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H33.051

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Total retinal detachment, right eye

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

What This Code Means

The entire retina has completely separated from the eye wall in the right eye, affecting the full extent of the retinal tissue.

Coding Tips

  • •Total retinal detachment represents complete separation and is a medical emergency
  • •Ensure documentation specifies right eye laterality and confirms total (complete) detachment

Code Hierarchy

└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break└H33.05Total retinal detachment└H33.051Total retinal detachment, right eye
└H33.051Total retinal detachment, right eye

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