H35.03

Hypertensive retinopathy

Non-billable header

H35.03 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) (from H35.0)

Also known as

  • Retinopathy, hypertensive

Parent code

  • H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changesHeader

More specific codes H35.03

  • H35.031Hypertensive retinopathy, right eyeBillable
  • H35.032Hypertensive retinopathy, left eyeBillable
  • H35.033Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateralBillable
  • H35.039Hypertensive retinopathy, unspecified eyeBillable

Related codes

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

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