H35.129
BillableRetinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An eye condition in premature infants where abnormal blood vessels develop in the retina, classified as stage 1 severity, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use unspecified eye code only when documentation does not clearly indicate which eye is affected
- •Query the provider if possible to determine laterality, as this affects treatment planning and follow-up
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.1Retinopathy of prematurity└H35.12Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1└H35.129Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, unspecified eye
└H35.129Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1, unspecified eye