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H35.172

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Retrolental fibroplasia, left eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Retrolental fibroplasia of the left eye, a condition where scar tissue forms behind the lens in premature infants, often resulting from severe retinopathy of prematurity.

Coding Tips

  • •Retrolental fibroplasia is another term for advanced ROP with fibrotic tissue formation; ensure left eye is documented
  • •This condition typically follows untreated or severe ROP progression

Code Hierarchy

└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.1Retinopathy of prematurity└H35.17Retrolental fibroplasia└H35.172Retrolental fibroplasia, left eye
└H35.172Retrolental fibroplasia, left eye

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