H35.0

Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes

Non-billable header

H35.0 is a non-billable header code. Use one of the more specific codes below.

Inclusion terms

Includes (from H35)

  • Note: Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Excludes2

Not included here — may be reported together when both conditions exist.

Code also

An additional code may be needed.

  • any associated hypertension (I10)

Parent code

  • H35Other retinal disordersHeader

More specific codes H35.0

  • H35.00Unspecified background retinopathyBillable
  • H35.01Changes in retinal vascular appearanceHeader
  • H35.02Exudative retinopathyHeader
  • H35.03Hypertensive retinopathyHeader
  • H35.04Retinal micro-aneurysms, unspecifiedHeader
  • H35.05Retinal neovascularization, unspecifiedHeader
  • H35.06Retinal vasculitisHeader
  • H35.07Retinal telangiectasisHeader
  • H35.09Other intraretinal microvascular abnormalitiesBillable

Related codes

  • H35.1Retinopathy of prematurityHeader
  • H35.2Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathyHeader
  • H35.3Degeneration of macula and posterior poleHeader
  • H35.4Peripheral retinal degenerationHeader
  • H35.5Hereditary retinal dystrophyHeader
  • H35.6Retinal hemorrhageHeader
  • H35.7Separation of retinal layersHeader
  • H35.8Other specified retinal disordersHeader
  • H35.9Unspecified retinal disorderBillable

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