H35.171
BillableRetrolental fibroplasia, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Retrolental fibroplasia is a serious eye condition, primarily affecting premature infants, where abnormal fibrous tissue forms behind the lens of the right eye, potentially causing vision problems or blindness. This condition develops when blood vessels in the developing retina grow abnormally, usually due to excessive oxygen exposure in newborns.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to the right eye; ensure you verify laterality in the medical record and use the corresponding left eye code (H35.172) or bilateral code (H35.173) if applicable
- •Retrolental fibroplasia is now more commonly referred to as retinopathy of prematurity (ROP); review documentation carefully to confirm the diagnosis matches this code, as ROP has its own specific code category (H35.10-H35.19)
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.1Retinopathy of prematurity└H35.17Retrolental fibroplasia└H35.171Retrolental fibroplasia, right eye
└H35.171Retrolental fibroplasia, right eye