H34.8 – Other retinal vascular occlusions
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina
ICD-10-CM code
H34.8
- Code
H34.8(claims format:H348)- Description
- Other retinal vascular occlusions
- 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
- H34
Billable codes under H34.8
H34.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H34.81 – Central retinal vein occlusionHeader (more codes below)
- H34.82 – Venous engorgementHeader (more codes below)
- H34.83 – Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusionHeader (more codes below)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H34 – Retinal vascular occlusions
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- amaurosis fugax (G45.3)
Related codes in H34
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H34.8?
H34.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other retinal vascular occlusions, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).
Is H34.8 a billable code?
No. H34.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H34.8 belong to?
It belongs to category H34 – Retinal vascular occlusions.
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.