H35.459
BillableSecondary pigmentary degeneration, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A degenerative condition of the retina with pigment changes occurring as a secondary effect when the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Always attempt to identify the primary cause of secondary pigmentary degeneration and code it first
- •Query for laterality information to use a more specific code if possible
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.4Peripheral retinal degeneration└H35.45Secondary pigmentary degeneration└H35.459Secondary pigmentary degeneration, unspecified eye
└H35.459Secondary pigmentary degeneration, unspecified eye