Wiki Internal Limiting Membrane

[coderguy1939]

Can 362.56 be used for this diagnosis?

Thanks.

 

[mad_one80]

YES, it can......see this article which clearly states that epiretinal membrane has various synonyms including(but not limited to) macular pucker/internal limiting membrane disease. All of which warrents the ICD9 code of 362.56

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macular_pucker

 

[coderguy1939]

Thank you for your response. Much appreciated.