H44.399 ICD-10-CM Code: Other degenerative disorders of globe, unspecified eye
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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) / Disorders of vitreous body and globe (H43-H44)
H44.399
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceOther degenerative disorders of globe, unspecified eye
This code describes various degenerative conditions affecting the eye structure that don't fit into more specific categories, when the affected eye is not specified. These are long-term conditions where the eye tissues gradually break down or deteriorate over time.
CMS-HCC V28
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RAF 0
CMS-HCC V24
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RAF 0
ACA/HHS
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RAF 0
ESRD/PACE
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RAF 0
RXHCC
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RAF 0
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Buddy Documentation Tip
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is H44.399 an HCC code?
No. H44.399 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
H44.399 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other degenerative disorders of globe, unspecified eye. This code describes various degenerative conditions affecting the eye structure that don't fit into more specific categories, when the affected eye is not specified. These are long-term conditions where the eye tissues gradually break down or deteriorate over time. H44.399 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering disorders of vitreous body and globe (h43-h44).
H44.399 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
Use this code only when the specific type of globe degeneration cannot be identified or documented; if the eye is specified (right, left, or bilateral), use the appropriate laterality code instead.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for H44.399 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the specific type of globe degeneration cannot be identified or documented; if the eye is specified (right, left, or bilateral), use the appropriate laterality code instead
- •Review the medical record carefully to determine if a more specific degenerative disorder code (H44.30-H44.398) applies before defaulting to this unspecified code