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H21.81

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Floppy iris syndrome

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

What This Code Means

A condition where the iris becomes abnormally floppy or loose during eye surgery, making it difficult to control during the procedure.

Coding Tips

  • •This is typically an intraoperative finding documented during cataract or other anterior segment surgery
  • •Often associated with certain medications (alpha-blockers) or connective tissue disorders; review clinical documentation

Use Additional Code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Code Hierarchy

└H21Other disorders of iris and ciliary body└H21.8Other specified disorders of iris and ciliary body└H21.81Floppy iris syndrome
└H21.81Floppy iris syndrome

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