H33.052
BillableTotal retinal detachment, left 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 left eye, affecting the full extent of the retinal tissue.
Coding Tips
- •Total retinal detachment requires urgent surgical intervention to preserve vision
- •Verify left eye laterality is documented in the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break└H33.05Total retinal detachment└H33.052Total retinal detachment, left eye
└H33.052Total retinal detachment, left eye