H35.139
BillableRetinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, 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 2 severity, but the specific eye(s) affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Avoid using unspecified codes when laterality can be determined from medical records
- •Query provider documentation to clarify whether stage 2 ROP affects right eye, left eye, or both eyes
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.1Retinopathy of prematurity└H35.13Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2└H35.139Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, unspecified eye
└H35.139Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2, unspecified eye