H44.2B9
BillableDegenerative myopia with macular hole, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where severe nearsightedness causes a hole to develop in the macula, but the documentation does not specify which eye is affected.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
- •Query the provider if possible to determine if the condition affects one or both eyes for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.2Degenerative myopia└H44.2BDegenerative myopia with macular hole└H44.2B9Degenerative myopia with macular hole, unspecified eye
└H44.2B9Degenerative myopia with macular hole, unspecified eye