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H44.021

Billable

Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye

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

What This Code Means

A chronic collection of pus in the gel-like substance inside the right eye that has persisted over time.

Coding Tips

  • •Distinguish between acute and chronic presentations; chronic vitreous abscess indicates a longstanding infection
  • •Document the duration and any prior treatment attempts in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.0Purulent endophthalmitis└H44.02Vitreous abscess (chronic)└H44.021Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye
└H44.021Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye

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