H35.3 – Degeneration of macula and posterior pole
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina
ICD-10-CM code
H35.3
- Code
H35.3(claims format:H353)- Description
- Degeneration of macula and posterior pole
- 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 H35.3
H35.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H35.30 – Unspecified macular degenerationBillable
- H35.31 – Nonexudative age-related macular degenerationHeader (more codes below)
- H35.32 – Exudative age-related macular degenerationHeader (more codes below)
- H35.33 – Angioid streaks of maculaBillable
- H35.34 – Macular cyst, hole, or pseudoholeHeader (more codes below)
- H35.35 – Cystoid macular degenerationHeader (more codes below)
- H35.36 – Drusen (degenerative) of maculaHeader (more codes below)
- H35.37 – Puckering of maculaHeader (more codes below)
- H35.38 – Toxic maculopathyHeader (more codes below)
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H35 – Other retinal disorders
Related codes in H35
- H35.0 – Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changesHeader
- H35.1 – Retinopathy of prematurityHeader
- H35.2 – Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathyHeader
- 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 H35.3?
H35.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for degeneration of macula and posterior pole, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).
Is H35.3 a billable code?
No. H35.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H35.3 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.