ICD-10 Code H44.2C1 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.2C1 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, right eye
What it is
This code identifies pathologic, degenerative myopia in the right eye complicated by retinal detachment. Use it when the record clearly links the detachment to the right eye’s degenerative myopia.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include high myopia with progressive retinal thinning, posterior staphyloma, and evidence of retinal detachment in the right eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.2C1 when the provider documents degenerative myopia and retinal detachment affecting the right eye. It fits ophthalmology notes, operative reports, or problem lists that specify the right eye and the causal myopic degeneration. If laterality or the detachment link is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated myopia, retinal detachment in another eye, or detachment from a different cause. If the chart does not state degenerative myopia with right-eye involvement, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and the documented relationship between myopia and detachment before assigning H44.2C1.