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H21.262

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Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), left eye

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

What This Code Means

Progressive thinning and wasting of the iris tissue in the left eye, occurring without an identifiable underlying cause.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left eye laterality in documentation before assigning this code
  • •Document whether condition is unilateral or if bilateral involvement exists

Code Hierarchy

└H21Other disorders of iris and ciliary body└H21.2Degeneration of iris and ciliary body└H21.26Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive)└H21.262Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), left eye
└H21.262Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), left eye

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