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H21.263

Billable

Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), bilateral

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 affecting both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when documentation explicitly confirms bilateral involvement
  • •Do not use this code if only one eye is affected; select the appropriate unilateral code instead

Code Hierarchy

└H21Other disorders of iris and ciliary body└H21.2Degeneration of iris and ciliary body└H21.26Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive)└H21.263Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), bilateral
└H21.263Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), bilateral

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