2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 250.5
Diabetes with ophthalmic manifestations
- There are 4 ICD-9-CM codes below 250.5 that define this diagnosis in greater detail. Do not use this code on a reimbursement claim.
Clinical Information
- A group of disorders affecting the eye in patients with diabetes mellitus. It includes cataract, glaucoma, retinopathy, and blindness
- Do you know what causes the most blindness in United States Adults? it is an eye problem caused by diabetes, called diabetic retinopathy. Your retina is the light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. You need a healthy retina to see clearly.diabetic retinopathy happens when diabetes damages the tiny blood vessels inside your retina. You may not notice at first. Symptoms can include
- blurry or double vision
- rings, flashing lights or blank spots
- dark or floating spots
- pain or pressure in one or both of your eyes
- trouble seeing things out of the corners of your eyes
if you have diabetes, you should have a complete eye exam every year. Finding and treating problems early may save your vision. Treatment often includes laser treatment or surgery. nih: national institute of diabetes and digestive and kidney diseases
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