H35.71

Central serous chorioretinopathy

Non-billable header

H35.71 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.

  • retinal detachment (serous) (H33.2-) (from H35.7)
  • rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (H33.0-) (from H35.7)

Excludes2

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

Also known as

  • Chorioretinopathy, central serous
  • Disorder, retina, separation of layers, central serous chorioretinopathy

Parent code

  • H35.7Separation of retinal layersHeader

More specific codes H35.71

  • H35.711Central serous chorioretinopathy, right eyeBillable
  • H35.712Central serous chorioretinopathy, left eyeBillable
  • H35.713Central serous chorioretinopathy, bilateralBillable
  • H35.719Central serous chorioretinopathy, unspecified eyeBillable

Related codes

  • H35.70Unspecified separation of retinal layersBillable
  • H35.72Serous detachment of retinal pigment epitheliumHeader
  • H35.73Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epitheliumHeader

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