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H21.269

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Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), unspecified 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 when the specific eye affected is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use as a last resort when laterality cannot be determined from medical record
  • •Query provider if possible to obtain specific eye documentation for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└H21Other disorders of iris and ciliary body└H21.2Degeneration of iris and ciliary body└H21.26Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive)└H21.269Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), unspecified eye
└H21.269Iris atrophy (essential) (progressive), unspecified eye

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