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H33.8

Billable

Other retinal detachments

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 the eye due to causes other than the more common rhegmatogenous or traction mechanisms. This requires prompt evaluation and treatment.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a catch-all code for retinal detachments not classified elsewhere; use only when the specific type of detachment cannot be determined or is documented as 'other'
  • •Review the clinical documentation carefully to determine if a more specific H33 code (such as H33.0-H33.4) would be more appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└H33Retinal detachments and breaks└H33.8Other retinal detachments
└H33.8Other retinal detachments

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