Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for retinal scar includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.
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Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Retinal Scar
Use ICD-10 code H31.01 for macular scars of posterior pole, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.
Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis
Laser exposure
Use if the scar is induced by laser exposure.
The ICD-10 code for a macular scar is H31.01, used for postinflammatory or post-traumatic macular scars.
For postsurgical retinal scars, use ICD-10 code H59.81, ensuring surgical history is documented.