H44.2C2
BillableDegenerative myopia with retinal detachment, left 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 the retina to detach (separate from the back of the eye) in the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •Retinal detachment is a serious complication that may require urgent ophthalmologic intervention
- •Ensure documentation clearly indicates the left eye; if bilateral, use H44.2C3 instead
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.2Degenerative myopia└H44.2CDegenerative myopia with retinal detachment└H44.2C2Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, left eye
└H44.2C2Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, left eye