H33.029
BillableRetinal detachment with multiple breaks, unspecified 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 an eye due to multiple tears or breaks, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider to clarify which eye(s) are affected when documentation is ambiguous
- •Avoid using this code when laterality can be determined from imaging or clinical assessment
Code Hierarchy
└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break└H33.02Retinal detachment with multiple breaks└H33.029Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, unspecified eye
└H33.029Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, unspecified eye