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H44.011

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Panophthalmitis (acute), right eye

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

What This Code Means

An acute, severe infection affecting all layers of the right eye, causing inflammation and pus accumulation throughout the eye.

Coding Tips

  • •Panophthalmitis is a medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent vision loss
  • •Ensure documentation specifies acute presentation and right eye laterality

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.0Purulent endophthalmitis└H44.01Panophthalmitis (acute)└H44.011Panophthalmitis (acute), right eye
└H44.011Panophthalmitis (acute), right eye

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