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H44.429

Billable

Hypotony of unspecified eye due to ocular fistula

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

What This Code Means

Abnormally low pressure in an eye caused by an abnormal opening or connection (fistula), but the specific eye affected is not documented or specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Use only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
  • •Query provider to determine which eye is affected for more specific coding

Code Hierarchy

└H44Disorders of globe└H44.4Hypotony of eye└H44.42Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula└H44.429Hypotony of unspecified eye due to ocular fistula
└H44.429Hypotony of unspecified eye due to ocular fistula

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