H44.029
BillableVitreous abscess (chronic), unspecified 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 eye, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider to determine laterality for more specific coding
- •This code should be used only when the affected eye cannot be determined from available documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.0Purulent endophthalmitis└H44.02Vitreous abscess (chronic)└H44.029Vitreous abscess (chronic), unspecified eye
└H44.029Vitreous abscess (chronic), unspecified eye