H44.2E9
BillableDegenerative myopia with other maculopathy, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a condition where the eye has become progressively more nearsighted (myopia) due to degeneration, and the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for detailed vision) has developed damage or disease. The condition affects an unspecified eye, meaning the documentation does not specify whether it's the right, left, or both eyes.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the laterality in the medical record before coding; if both eyes are affected, you may need to code both H44.2E9 for the unspecified eye or use laterality-specific codes (H44.2E1 for right eye, H44.2E2 for left eye, H44.2E3 for bilateral) if documentation permits
- •Ensure the maculopathy is documented as related to degenerative myopia rather than other causes; review the clinical notes to confirm the macula damage is secondary to the myopic degeneration process
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.2Degenerative myopia└H44.2EDegenerative myopia with other maculopathy└H44.2E9Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, unspecified eye
└H44.2E9Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, unspecified eye