ICD-10 Code H44.2C9 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.2C9 – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies degenerative, or pathologic, myopia complicated by retinal detachment when the affected eye is not specified. Use it for a documented retinal detachment linked to severe myopic degeneration.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include high myopia with degenerative retinal changes 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 H44.2C9 when the record clearly states degenerative myopia with retinal detachment and does not identify right or left eye. It fits ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or discharge summaries that confirm the diagnosis. If laterality is documented, choose the more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for myopia without retinal detachment, or for retinal detachment unrelated to degenerative myopia. Check documentation if the note only says “retinal detachment” or “pathologic myopia” without a clear link.
Coding tip
Verify both the myopia type and the retinal detachment relationship before assigning H44.2C9.