ICD-10 Code H44.2C3 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.2C3 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies bilateral degenerative myopia complicated by retinal detachment in both eyes. It tells you the patient has pathologic, high myopia with a detached retina on each side.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include severe myopia, retinal breaks, and evidence of detachment on eye exam or imaging in both eyes.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents degenerative myopia and retinal detachment affecting both eyes. It applies when the record clearly states bilateral involvement, not just one eye or unspecified laterality.
Choose it for encounters focused on confirmed detachment associated with pathologic myopia. Check documentation if the note describes only lattice degeneration, retinal tear, or myopia without detachment.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for simple myopia, unilateral retinal detachment, or retinal detachment unrelated to degenerative myopia. Check documentation if laterality is missing.
Coding tip
Verify both the degenerative myopia diagnosis and bilateral retinal detachment before assigning H44.2C3.