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H21.553

Billable

Recession of chamber angle, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the angle between the iris and cornea becomes narrower or recessed in both eyes, potentially affecting fluid drainage.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral presentation suggests either bilateral trauma or a systemic condition; ensure both eyes are documented
  • •Review for associated glaucoma codes as chamber angle recession increases glaucoma risk

Code Hierarchy

└H21Other disorders of iris and ciliary body└H21.5Other and unspecified adhesions and disruptions of iris and ciliary body└H21.55Recession of chamber angle└H21.553Recession of chamber angle, bilateral
└H21.553Recession of chamber angle, bilateral

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