ICD-10 Code H44.2C – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.2C – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment
What it is
This code identifies high, progressive myopia complicated by retinal detachment. Use it when the record documents degenerative myopia and a detached retina in the same eye or eyes.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include severe axial myopia, posterior staphyloma, and symptoms of retinal detachment such as flashes, floaters, or a curtain-like visual field loss. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.2C when the provider clearly links retinal detachment to degenerative myopia. It fits ophthalmology notes, operative reports, or discharge summaries that document both conditions together. If laterality is specified elsewhere in the chart, code it as directed by the record.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated myopia, retinal tears without detachment, or detachment caused by trauma or other eye disease. Check documentation if the cause of detachment is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm that the chart states degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, not just myopia and a separate retinal problem.