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H44.323

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Siderosis of eye, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Siderosis is a condition where iron deposits accumulate in both eyes, causing progressive vision loss and retinal damage.

Coding Tips

  • •Siderosis results from iron exposure, often occupational; ensure bilateral involvement is clearly documented before using this code
  • •Use H44.321 for right eye only or H44.322 for left eye only if unilateral involvement is present

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.3Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globe└H44.32Siderosis of eye└H44.323Siderosis of eye, bilateral
└H44.323Siderosis of eye, bilateral

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