Is H44.02 a billable code?
No. H44.02 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H44.02: Vitreous abscess (chronic)
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H44.02 groups related diagnoses under vitreous abscess (chronic). It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H44.02
- H44.021Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye
- H44.022Vitreous abscess (chronic), left eye
- H44.023Vitreous abscess (chronic), bilateral
- H44.029Vitreous abscess (chronic), unspecified eye
Other codes in H44.0 Purulent endophthalmitis
H44.02 questions
What does H44.02 mean?
H44.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Vitreous abscess (chronic). It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.