H33.049
BillableRetinal detachment with retinal dialysis, 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 eye wall due to retinal dialysis, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •This code should be used only when eye laterality is not specified in the documentation
- •Attempt to clarify with the provider which eye is affected for more precise coding
Code Hierarchy
└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break└H33.04Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis└H33.049Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, unspecified eye
└H33.049Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, unspecified eye