Specific code 2010 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 362.21
Retrolental fibroplasia
  • ICD-9-CM 362.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 362.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 362.21 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM H35.179 Retrolental fibroplasia, unspecified eye
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat retrolental fibroplasia
  • Bilateral retrolental fibroplasia
  • L retrolental fibroplasia
  • Left retrolental fibroplasia
  • R retrolental fibroplasia
  • Retrolental fibroplasia, both eyes
  • Right retrolental fibroplasia
Applies To
  • Cicatricial retinopathy of prematurity
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 362.21:
  • Dysplasia - see also Anomaly
    • retrolental (see also Retinopathy of prematurity) 362.21
  • Fibroplasia, retrolental (see also Retinopathy of prematurity) 362.21
  • Retinopathy (background) 362.10
  • Syndrome - see also Disease
    • Terry's (see also Retinopathy of prematurity) 362.21
  • Terry's syndrome (see also Retinopathy of prematurity) 362.21
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