Hypermetropia

This code represents hyperopia, commonly known as farsightedness, a refractive error where distant objects are seen clearly, but close objects appear blurry. It occurs when the eyeball is too short or the cornea has too little curvature, causing light to focus behind the retina.

Assign this code when documentation indicates a diagnosis of hypermetropia, hyperopia, or farsightedness. This diagnosis is typically made during a routine eye examination based on visual acuity testing and refraction.

• Differentiate from myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism, which are distinct refractive errors.
• Do not use for presbyopia, which is age-related farsightedness and has a separate code.
• Ensure the documentation specifies hypermetropia as the primary refractive error.