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H44.023

Billable

Vitreous abscess (chronic), bilateral

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 both eyes that has persisted over time.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral chronic vitreous abscess is uncommon; verify documentation supports bilateral involvement
  • •Consider underlying systemic conditions that may predispose to bilateral eye infections

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.0Purulent endophthalmitis└H44.02Vitreous abscess (chronic)└H44.023Vitreous abscess (chronic), bilateral
└H44.023Vitreous abscess (chronic), bilateral

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