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H35.021

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Exudative retinopathy, right eye

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

What This Code Means

Leakage of fluid from damaged blood vessels in the right eye, causing swelling and deposits in the retina.

Coding Tips

  • •Exudative retinopathy indicates fluid accumulation; ensure the right eye is clearly documented in the medical record
  • •Link to the underlying cause (diabetes, hypertension, or other vascular disease)

Code Hierarchy

└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.02Exudative retinopathy└H35.021Exudative retinopathy, right eye
└H35.021Exudative retinopathy, right eye

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