H35.5

Hereditary retinal dystrophy

Non-billable header

H35.5 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.

  • dystrophies primarily involving Bruch's membrane (H31.1-)

Excludes2

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

Parent code

  • H35Other retinal disordersHeader

More specific codes H35.5

  • H35.50Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophyBillable
  • H35.51Vitreoretinal dystrophyBillable
  • H35.52Pigmentary retinal dystrophyBillable
  • H35.53Other dystrophies primarily involving the sensory retinaBillable
  • H35.54Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epitheliumBillable

Related codes

  • H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changesHeader
  • H35.1Retinopathy of prematurityHeader
  • H35.2Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathyHeader
  • H35.3Degeneration of macula and posterior poleHeader
  • H35.4Peripheral retinal degenerationHeader
  • H35.6Retinal hemorrhageHeader
  • H35.7Separation of retinal layersHeader
  • H35.8Other specified retinal disordersHeader
  • H35.9Unspecified retinal disorderBillable

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