H44.2
Degenerative myopia
Applicable To
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Malignant myopia
Clinical Information
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Excessive axial myopia associated with complications especially posterior staphyloma and choroidal neovascularization) that can lead to blindness.
Details
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H44.2 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H44.2 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H44.2 – other international versions of ICD-10 H44.2 may differ.