H35.38

Toxic maculopathy

Non-billable header

H35.38 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 first

Sequence the underlying condition first.

  • poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)

Use additional code

Add a code to identify the following, if applicable.

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Also known as

  • Degeneration, degenerative, macula, macular, toxic

Parent code

  • H35.3Degeneration of macula and posterior poleHeader

More specific codes H35.38

  • H35.381Toxic maculopathy, right eyeBillable
  • H35.382Toxic maculopathy, left eyeBillable
  • H35.383Toxic maculopathy, bilateralBillable
  • H35.389Toxic maculopathy, unspecified eyeBillable

Related codes

  • H35.30Unspecified macular degenerationBillable
  • H35.31Nonexudative age-related macular degenerationNeeds 7th char
  • H35.32Exudative age-related macular degenerationNeeds 7th char
  • H35.33Angioid streaks of maculaBillable
  • H35.34Macular cyst, hole, or pseudoholeHeader
  • H35.35Cystoid macular degenerationHeader
  • H35.36Drusen (degenerative) of maculaHeader
  • H35.37Puckering of maculaHeader

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