ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
H44.2E2 Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, left eye
- 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.
- H44.2C9Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, unspecified eye
- H44.2D1Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, right eye
- H44.2D2Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, left eye
- H44.2D3Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, bilateral
- H44.2D9Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis, unspecified eye
- H44.2E1Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, right eye
- H44.2E2Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, left eye
- H44.2E3Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, bilateral
- H44.2E9Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, unspecified eye
- H44.30Unspecified degenerative disorder of globe
- H44.311Chalcosis, right eye
- H44.312Chalcosis, left eye
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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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