H44.812
BillableHemophthalmos, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Bleeding inside the left eye, where blood accumulates in the eye cavity.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure left eye laterality is clearly documented
- •Consider coding any underlying cause of the hemophthalmos if documented
Code Hierarchy
└H44Disorders of globe└H44.8Other disorders of globe└H44.81Hemophthalmos└H44.812Hemophthalmos, left eye
└H44.812Hemophthalmos, left eye