H02.79
BillableOther degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Other degenerative conditions affecting the eyelid and surrounding area that are not classified elsewhere, such as tissue breakdown or deterioration of eyelid structures.
Coding Tips
- •This is a catch-all code for eyelid degenerative disorders not specifically classified; document the specific condition when possible
- •Review documentation carefully to ensure a more specific H02.7x code is not applicable before assigning this code
Code Hierarchy
└H02Other disorders of eyelid└H02.7Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area└H02.79Other degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area
└H02.79Other degenerative disorders of eyelid and periocular area