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H33.053

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Total retinal detachment, bilateral

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 both eyes, affecting the full extent of retinal tissue in each eye.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral total retinal detachment is a rare but serious condition requiring immediate intervention
  • •Confirm documentation clearly indicates complete detachment in both eyes

Code Hierarchy

└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break└H33.05Total retinal detachment└H33.053Total retinal detachment, bilateral
└H33.053Total retinal detachment, bilateral

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