H35.361
BillableDrusen (degenerative) of macula, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Small yellowish deposits that accumulate in the macula of the right eye, often associated with age-related macular degeneration and vision decline.
Coding Tips
- •Drusen are a hallmark finding in age-related macular degeneration; consider coding AMD if documented
- •Distinguish between hard drusen and soft drusen if specified in documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.3Degeneration of macula and posterior pole└H35.36Drusen (degenerative) of macula└H35.361Drusen (degenerative) of macula, right eye
└H35.361Drusen (degenerative) of macula, right eye