ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 H44.2A9

Billable / Specific

Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, unspecified eye

H44
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Synonyms
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LCDs
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Payer Policies
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Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM H44.2A9

ICD-10-CM code H44.2A9 represents Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization, unspecified eye. This is a billable/specific code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H44). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H44.2A9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for H44.2A9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H44.2A9 as a covered diagnosis.

8 LCDs

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CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)
Article ID: 56726, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1480 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92201 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)
Article ID: 56726, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1480 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92250 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)
Article ID: 56726, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1480 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92202 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)
Article ID: 56726, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1480 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92227 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)
Article ID: 56726, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 1480 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 92228 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination
Article ID: 57637, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 2832 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 92082 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination
Article ID: 57637, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 2832 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 92083 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination
Article ID: 57637, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 2832 covered, 1 non-covered
CPT 92081 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H44.2A9.

2 policies

2 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Ophthalmology: Posterior Segment Imaging (Extended Ophthalmoscopy and Fundus Photography)
Policy ID: ART-56726
Billing and Coding: Visual Field Examination
Policy ID: ART-57637

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H44.2A9

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ICD-10 H44.2A9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code H44.2A9 billable? +

Yes, H44.2A9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.

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