H52.13
Myopia, bilateral
Diseases of the eye and adnexa Billable
Quick Reference
Nearsightedness affecting both eyes
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Nearsightedness affecting both eyes
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Eyeglass or contact lens prescription
- Refractive error evaluation
- LASIK candidacy assessment
- Vision screening abnormalities
Documentation Requirements
- Document refraction measurements (sphere, cylinder, axis)
- Record visual acuity uncorrected and corrected
- Note degree of myopia (low, moderate, high)
- Specify if correctable to 20/20
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
NearsightednessMyopia, both eyesShortsightedness
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Degenerative myopia (H44.2-)
- Unilateral myopia (H52.11, H52.12)
Coding Notes
Very common refractive error
High myopia (>-6.00D) increases retinal detachment risk
Annual eye exams recommended
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Code
H52.13
Category
Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Billable Status
Billable
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