H35.162
BillableRetinopathy of prematurity, stage 5, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
The most severe stage of retinopathy of prematurity affecting the left eye, where the retina has completely detached from the back of the eye, typically resulting in permanent vision loss.
Coding Tips
- •Stage 5 ROP represents total retinal detachment and is the most advanced stage; document carefully
- •Confirm left eye involvement is explicitly stated in the clinical documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.1Retinopathy of prematurity└H35.16Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 5└H35.162Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 5, left eye
└H35.162Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 5, left eye