H33.3 – Retinal breaks without detachment
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina
ICD-10-CM code
H33.3
- Code
H33.3(claims format:H333)- Description
- Retinal breaks without detachment
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H30-H36 Disorders of choroid and retina
- Parent codes
- H33
Billable codes under H33.3
H33.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H33.30 – Unspecified retinal breakHeader (more codes below)
- H33.31 – Horseshoe tear of retina without detachmentHeader (more codes below)
- H33.32 – Round hole of retina without detachmentHeader (more codes below)
- H33.33 – Multiple defects of retina without detachmentHeader (more codes below)
Notes for H33.3
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment (H59.81-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- peripheral retinal degeneration without break (H35.4-)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H33 – Retinal detachments and breaks
Related codes in H33
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H33.3?
H33.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for retinal breaks without detachment, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).
Is H33.3 a billable code?
No. H33.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H33.3 belong to?
It belongs to category H33 – Retinal detachments and breaks.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.