H35.31 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina
- Code
H35.31(claims format:H3531)- Description
- Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration
- 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 › H35.3
Billable codes under H35.31
H35.31 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H35.311 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eyeHeader (more codes below)
- H35.312 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eyeHeader (more codes below)
- H35.313 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateralHeader (more codes below)
- H35.319 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, unspecified eyeHeader (more codes below)
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
0 | stage unspecified |
1 | early dry stage |
2 | intermediate dry stage |
3 | advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement |
4 | advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement |
Notes for H35.31
- Atrophic age-related macular degeneration
- Dry age-related macular degeneration
- One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory H35.31 to designate the stage of the disease:
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 H35.31
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H35.3
- H35.30 – Unspecified macular degenerationBillable
- H35.32 – Exudative age-related macular degenerationHeader
- H35.33 – Angioid streaks of maculaBillable
- H35.34 – Macular cyst, hole, or pseudoholeHeader
- H35.35 – Cystoid macular degenerationHeader
- H35.36 – Drusen (degenerative) of maculaHeader
- H35.37 – Puckering of maculaHeader
- H35.38 – Toxic maculopathyHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H35.31?
H35.31 is the ICD-10-CM code for nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).
Is H35.31 a billable code?
No. H35.31 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H35.31 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.