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H44.391

Billable

Other degenerative disorders of globe, right eye

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

What This Code Means

A degenerative disorder of the eyeball affecting the right eye that does not fit into other specific categories, such as phthisis bulbi or other globe degeneration.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used for degenerative globe disorders not classified as chalcosis or siderosis; document the specific type of degeneration in the medical record
  • •Ensure laterality is clearly documented; use H44.392 for left eye or H44.393 for bilateral

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.3Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globe└H44.39Other degenerative disorders of globe└H44.391Other degenerative disorders of globe, right eye
└H44.391Other degenerative disorders of globe, right eye

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