Hypermetropia, right eye

This code signifies farsightedness affecting the right eye. It indicates a refractive error where parallel light rays entering the eye are focused behind the retina, causing distant objects to be seen more clearly than near objects.

Apply this code when documentation specifies hyperopia or farsightedness exclusively in the patient's right eye. This diagnosis is typically made during a comprehensive eye examination, often supported by retinoscopy or autorefraction findings.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to avoid miscoding.
• Do not use this code if hypermetropia is bilateral or affects only the left eye; specific codes exist for those scenarios.
• Consider co-reporting with codes for associated conditions such as astigmatism (H52.2x) if present in the same eye.