Guidance
Evidence-based recommendations on insertion of a subretinal prosthesis system for retinitis pigmentosa. This involves performing a vitrectomy and implanting a microchip underneath the macula using a transscleral, then subretinal approach. A thin cable runs from the microchip, under the skin, and connects to an external battery and control unit. The aim is to restore perception of light, movement and shapes.
Is this guidance up to date?
Next review: 2025
Guidance development process
How we develop NICE interventional procedures guidance
Coding for this guidance, and clinical classification codes:
OPCS-4
C84.8 Other specified other operations on retina
Y02.2 Insertion of prosthesis into organ NOC
The Clinical Classifications Service has advised NICE that currently these are the most suitable OPCS-4 codes to describe this procedure. The OPCS-4 classification is designed to categorise procedures for analysis and it is not always possible to identify a procedure uniquely
ICD-10
In addition, the ICD-10 code H35.5 Hereditary retinal dystrophy, which classifies retinitis pigmentosa, may be recorded.