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H44.423

Billable

Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Abnormally low pressure in both eyes caused by abnormal openings or connections (fistulas) in the eyes that allow fluid to leak out.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when fistulas are documented in both eyes
  • •Confirm bilateral involvement is explicitly stated in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.4Hypotony of eye└H44.42Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula└H44.423Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula, bilateral
└H44.423Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula, bilateral

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