H35.121
BillableRetinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Stage 1 retinopathy of prematurity in the right eye, representing a mild progression of abnormal retinal blood vessel development in premature infants with a thin white line visible at the vascular-avascular border.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 1 is characterized by a thin white line at the demarcation between vascularized and avascular retina; confirm this finding in documentation.
- •Ensure the stage and laterality are clearly documented to support accurate code selection.
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.1Retinopathy of prematurity└H35.12Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1└H35.121Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, right eye
└H35.121Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, right eye