H34.829
BillableVenous engorgement, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Swelling and fullness of blood vessels in the retina (back of the eye) due to blood backup, affecting an unspecified eye.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when the specific eye (right, left, or bilateral) is not documented; query the provider if eye laterality is available
- •Venous engorgement often occurs secondary to retinal vascular occlusions or other vascular conditions
Code Hierarchy
└H34Retinal vascular occlusions└H34.8Other retinal vascular occlusions└H34.82Venous engorgement└H34.829Venous engorgement, unspecified eye
└H34.829Venous engorgement, unspecified eye