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H02.439

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Paralytic ptosis unspecified eyelid

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Drooping of an eyelid due to nerve damage or paralysis, but the specific eyelid affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Avoid this unspecified code when possible; clarify with provider whether right, left, or bilateral eyelids are involved
  • •Document the underlying neurological cause when available to support medical necessity

Code Hierarchy

└H02Other disorders of eyelid└H02.4Ptosis of eyelid└H02.43Paralytic ptosis of eyelid└H02.439Paralytic ptosis unspecified eyelid
└H02.439Paralytic ptosis unspecified eyelid

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