ICD-10 Code H44.2E1 – Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.2E1 – Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, right eye
What it is
This code identifies degenerative, or pathologic, myopia in the right eye with a documented macular complication other than the specific types named elsewhere. It reflects high myopia with retinal damage affecting central vision.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include very elongated axial length, posterior staphyloma, and macular changes seen on exam or imaging. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact maculopathy described.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states degenerative myopia in the right eye plus another macular disorder, and the provider specifies the right eye. It is appropriate when the macular condition is documented but does not fit a more specific myopia-with-maculopathy code.
Choose this code only from provider documentation, ophthalmology notes, or imaging reports that support both the myopia and the macular involvement. If laterality is missing or the macular diagnosis is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for uncomplicated myopia, unspecified macular disease, or bilateral disease without right-eye specificity. Also avoid it when a more specific degenerative myopia code applies.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and the exact macular wording before assigning H44.2E1.