ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
H44.23 Degenerative myopia, bilateral
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- H44 Disorders of globe
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Other codes in H44
158 complete codes in this category.
- H44.133Sympathetic uveitis, bilateral
- H44.139Sympathetic uveitis, unspecified eye
- H44.19Other endophthalmitis
- H44.20Degenerative myopia, unspecified eye
- H44.21Degenerative myopia, right eye
- H44.22Degenerative myopia, left eye
- H44.23Degenerative myopia, bilateral
- 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
- H44.2B1Degenerative myopia with macular hole, right eye
Documentation tips
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has H44, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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