H35.46

Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration

Non-billable header

H35.46 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

Excludes1

Not coded here — never report together with this code.

  • hereditary retinal degeneration (dystrophy) (H35.5-) (from H35.4)

Excludes2

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

Parent code

  • H35.4Peripheral retinal degenerationHeader

More specific codes H35.46

  • H35.461Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, right eyeBillable
  • H35.462Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, left eyeBillable
  • H35.463Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, bilateralBillable
  • H35.469Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, unspecified eyeBillable

Related codes

  • H35.40Unspecified peripheral retinal degenerationBillable
  • H35.41Lattice degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.42Microcystoid degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.43Paving stone degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.44Age-related reticular degeneration of retinaHeader
  • H35.45Secondary pigmentary degenerationHeader

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