H35.44

Age-related reticular degeneration of retina

Non-billable header

H35.44 is a non-billable header code. Use one of the more specific codes below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from H35)

  • Note: Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • hereditary retinal degeneration (dystrophy) (H35.5-) (from H35.4)

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Also known as

  • Degeneration, degenerative, retina, peripheral, senile reticular

Parent code

  • H35.4Peripheral retinal degenerationHeader

More specific codes H35.44

  • H35.441Age-related reticular degeneration of retina, right eyeBillable
  • H35.442Age-related reticular degeneration of retina, left eyeBillable
  • H35.443Age-related reticular degeneration of retina, bilateralBillable
  • H35.449Age-related reticular degeneration of retina, unspecified eyeBillable

Related codes

  • H35.40Unspecified peripheral retinal degenerationBillable
  • H35.41Lattice degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.42Microcystoid degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.43Paving stone degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.45Secondary pigmentary degenerationHeader
  • H35.46Secondary vitreoretinal degenerationHeader

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