ICD-10 H44.433
Hypotony of eye due to other ocular disorders, bilateral
ICD10
H44.433
Diseases of the eye and adnexa; ear and mastoid process
Description
Hypotony of eye due to other ocular disorders, bilateral
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
H44 H44.0 H44.00 H44.001 H44.002 H44.003 H44.009 H44.01 H44.011 H44.012 H44.013 H44.019 H44.02 H44.021 H44.022
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