Posterior Vitreous Detachment ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023

It can cause macular holes and puckers (scar tissue of the retina) to emerge. It can also cause retinal tears and detachments. If left untreated, all of these can lead to vision loss. Please note that the potential complications of posterior vitreous detachments can cause vision loss, not the detachments.

They will conduct dilated eye examinations and ocular ultrasounds.

Yes, because we become more susceptible to it as we age. It’s common for people aged 50+.