ICD-10 Code H44.2C2 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.2C2 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, left eye
What it is
This code identifies degenerative, or pathologic, myopia in the left eye when it is complicated by a retinal detachment. Use it for documented left-eye involvement only.
Clinical signs
Common findings include high myopia with retinal thinning, posterior staphyloma, and a detached retina on exam or imaging. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.2C2 when the provider documents degenerative myopia and specifies retinal detachment in the left eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, operative reports, or imaging results that clearly identify the left eye.
If the record describes myopia without detachment, or detachment without confirming degenerative myopia, you need a different code. Check documentation when laterality or the complication is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated myopia, right-eye disease, or bilateral disease unless the left eye is specifically documented. Do not use it when retinal detachment is not stated.
Coding tip
Verify both the degenerative myopia and the retinal detachment, plus left-eye laterality, before assigning H44.2C2.