H44.2A

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Use Additional Code
  • code for any associated choroid disorders (H31.-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe (H43-H44)
H44Disorders of globe
H44.2Degenerative myopia
H44.2ADegenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization
H44.2A1Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, right eye
H44.2A2Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, left eye
H44.2A3Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, bilateral
H44.2A9Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, unspecified eye

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H44.2A:

subcategoryH44.2
Degenerative myopia
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categoryH44
Disorders of globe
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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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