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ICD-10-CM Code for Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization H44.2A

ICD-10 code H44.2A for Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the eye and adnexa .

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Official Long Descriptor

Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization
Use additional code for any associated choroid disorders (H31.-)

H44

Includes: disorders affecting multiple structures of eye

 
H44.2A Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization
Child Code
Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, right eye
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Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, left eye
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Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, bilateral eye
Child Code
Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, unspecified eye

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