H35.0 – Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina
- Code
H35.0(claims format:H350)- Description
- Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes
- 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
- H35
Billable codes under H35.0
H35.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H35.00 – Unspecified background retinopathyBillable
- H35.01 – Changes in retinal vascular appearanceHeader (more codes below)
- H35.02 – Exudative retinopathyHeader (more codes below)
- H35.03 – Hypertensive retinopathyHeader (more codes below)
- H35.04 – Retinal micro-aneurysms, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
- H35.05 – Retinal neovascularization, unspecifiedHeader (more codes below)
- H35.06 – Retinal vasculitisHeader (more codes below)
- H35.07 – Retinal telangiectasisHeader (more codes below)
- H35.09 – Other intraretinal microvascular abnormalitiesBillable
Notes for H35.0
- any associated hypertension (I10)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H35 – Other retinal disorders
Index terms for H35.0
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H35
- H35.1 – Retinopathy of prematurityHeader
- H35.2 – Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathyHeader
- H35.3 – Degeneration of macula and posterior poleHeader
- H35.4 – Peripheral retinal degenerationHeader
- H35.5 – Hereditary retinal dystrophyHeader
- H35.6 – Retinal hemorrhageHeader
- H35.7 – Separation of retinal layersHeader
- H35.8 – Other specified retinal disordersHeader
- H35.9 – Unspecified retinal disorderBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H35.0?
H35.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).
Is H35.0 a billable code?
No. H35.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H35.0 belong to?
It belongs to category H35 – Other retinal disorders.
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.