H33.011
BillableRetinal detachment with single break, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The retina has separated from the back of the right eye due to a single tear or break in the retinal tissue.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm documentation specifies 'single break' and 'right eye' before assigning this code
- •Distinguish from multiple breaks (H33.021) which requires different treatment approaches
Code Hierarchy
└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break└H33.01Retinal detachment with single break└H33.011Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
└H33.011Retinal detachment with single break, right eye