icd-10 code for solar eclipse exposure

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H31. 02 - Solar Retinopathy
Solar Retinopathy
Generally speaking, people diagnosed with photic retinopathy recover visual acuity completely within two months, though more severe cases may take longer, or not see complete recovery at all.
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When is ICd 10 CM X32 effective?

The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM X32 became effective on October 1, 2020.

What does a type 2 exclude note mean?

A type 2 excludes note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition it is excluded from but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When a type 2 excludes note appears under a code it is acceptable to use both the code ( X32) and the excluded code together.