H44.2C

Non-billable

Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment

H44.2C is the ICD-10-CM code for Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H44.2C1 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H44.2
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. It provides the sharp, central vision needed for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail. A retinal detachment lifts or pulls the retina from its normal position. It can occur at any age, but it is more common in people over age 40. It affects men more than women and whites more than African Americans. A…

Read more about Retinal Detachment at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Use additional code

  • code to identify the retinal detachment (H33.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H44.2C?
H44.2C is the ICD-10-CM code for "Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H44.2C a billable code?
No — H44.2C is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H44.2C1) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H44.2C?
H44.2C has 4 more specific child codes, including H44.2C1, H44.2C2, H44.2C3.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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