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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Myopia

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Myopia

H52.13
H44.23

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral myopia includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Nearsightedness in both eyes
Bilateral nearsightedness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Myopia

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Myopia

Use ICD-10 code H52.13 for myopia, bilateral, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Myopia, bilateral

Billable Code
H52.13
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Refractive error ≤ -6D
  • • Axial length ≤ 26.5mm
coding:
  • • No degenerative changes present

Applicable To

  • • Simple bilateral myopia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies bilateral involvement and absence of degenerative changes.

Degenerative myopia, bilateral

Billable Code
H44.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Axial length > 26.5mm
  • • Presence of posterior staphyloma or myopic maculopathy

Applicable To

  • • High myopia with structural complications

Important Notes

  • • Document axial length and specific retinal findings to support use.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z00.5

Encounter for eye exam

Use for routine eye examination visits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for bilateral myopia?

The ICD-10 code for bilateral myopia is H52.13, used for simple cases without degenerative changes.

When should H44.23 be used instead of H52.13?

Use H44.23 for high myopia with degenerative changes, such as axial length > 26.5mm and retinal complications.

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