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H44.2C9

Billable

Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, unspecified eye

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

What This Code Means

This condition occurs when severe nearsightedness (myopia) causes the eye to become abnormally elongated, leading to weakening and separation of the retina from the back of the eye. The retina detachment is present but the specific eye affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation to determine if the condition affects the right eye (H44.2C1), left eye (H44.2C2), or bilateral eyes (H44.2C3) rather than using the unspecified code when possible
  • •Ensure the retinal detachment is confirmed as related to degenerative myopia rather than other causes, and document any vision loss or treatment provided

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.2Degenerative myopia└H44.2CDegenerative myopia with retinal detachment└H44.2C9Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, unspecified eye
└H44.2C9Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, unspecified eye

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