H44.2E1
BillableDegenerative myopia with other maculopathy, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This condition describes progressive nearsightedness (myopia) in the right eye that has worsened over time and is accompanied by damage to the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for detailed vision. The macula damage is not classified as one of the more common types, but represents other forms of deterioration associated with severe myopia.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies 'right eye' to ensure accurate laterality coding; if bilateral, code both eyes separately with appropriate laterality indicators
- •Confirm the maculopathy type is documented as 'other' rather than more specific types like macular hole or macular degeneration, as this affects code selection
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.2Degenerative myopia└H44.2EDegenerative myopia with other maculopathy└H44.2E1Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, right eye
└H44.2E1Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, right eye