H44.2D2
BillableDegenerative myopia with foveoschisis, 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 a splitting or separation of layers in the fovea (the center of the macula) in the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •Foveoschisis is a specific structural complication of degenerative myopia; ensure it is documented in the record
- •Verify left eye is specified; if bilateral, use H44.2D3 instead
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.2Degenerative myopia└H44.2DDegenerative myopia with foveoschisis└H44.2D2Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, left eye
└H44.2D2Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, left eye