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H44.022

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Vitreous abscess (chronic), left eye

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

What This Code Means

A chronic infection in the vitreous (the clear gel inside the eye) of the left eye, where pus has accumulated. This is a long-standing eye infection that requires ongoing medical attention.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify the chronicity (chronic vs. acute) is documented in the medical record, as H44.021 is used for acute vitreous abscess
  • •Confirm laterality is documented as left eye; use H44.012 for right eye or H44.032 for bilateral cases

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.0Purulent endophthalmitis└H44.02Vitreous abscess (chronic)└H44.022Vitreous abscess (chronic), left eye
└H44.022Vitreous abscess (chronic), left eye

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