H44.2A – Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe
- Code
H44.2A(claims format:H442A)- Description
- Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H43-H44 Disorders of vitreous body and globe
- Parent codes
- H44 › H44.2
Billable codes under H44.2A
H44.2A is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H44.2A1 – Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, right eyeBillable
- H44.2A2 – Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, left eyeBillable
- H44.2A3 – Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, bilateralBillable
- H44.2A9 – Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, unspecified eyeBillable
Notes for H44.2A
- code for any associated choroid disorders (H31.-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H44 – Disorders of globe
- disorders affecting multiple structures of eye
H44.2 – Degenerative myopia
- Malignant myopia
Index terms for H44.2A
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H44.2
- H44.20 – Degenerative myopia, unspecified eyeBillable
- H44.21 – Degenerative myopia, right eyeBillable
- H44.22 – Degenerative myopia, left eyeBillable
- H44.23 – Degenerative myopia, bilateralBillable
- H44.2B – Degenerative myopia with macular holeHeader
- H44.2C – Degenerative myopia with retinal detachmentHeader
- H44.2D – Degenerative myopia with foveoschisisHeader
- H44.2E – Degenerative myopia with other maculopathyHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H44.2A?
H44.2A is the ICD-10-CM code for degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).
Is H44.2A a billable code?
No. H44.2A is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H44.2A belong to?
It belongs to category H44 – Disorders of globe.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.