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H35.059

Billable

Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, unspecified eye

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal new blood vessel growth in the retina with the affected eye not specified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from medical record; attempt to clarify with provider if possible
  • •This is a less specific code; bilateral (H35.053) or unilateral codes (H35.051, H35.052) are preferred when information is available

Code Hierarchy

└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.05Retinal neovascularization, unspecified└H35.059Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, unspecified eye
└H35.059Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, unspecified eye

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