H44.321
BillableSiderosis of eye, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Siderosis of the eye is a condition where iron deposits accumulate in the eye tissue, typically from an iron-containing foreign body or occupational exposure. This code specifically refers to this iron buildup occurring in the right eye.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented in the medical record - this code is specific to the right eye; use H44.322 for left eye or H44.323 for bilateral involvement
- •Look for documentation of the cause (foreign body, occupational exposure, trauma) as this may require an additional external cause code (W-Y codes) for proper documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.3Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globe└H44.32Siderosis of eye└H44.321Siderosis of eye, right eye
└H44.321Siderosis of eye, right eye