H35.311 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H35.311
Code
H35.311 (claims format: H35311)
Description
Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye
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 › H35.31

Billable codes under H35.311

H35.311 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

7th character values

Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care.

CharacterMeaning
0stage unspecified
1early dry stage
2intermediate dry stage
3advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement
4advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H35 – Other retinal disorders

Excludes2 (not included here):

H35.31 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration

Applicable to:
  • Atrophic age-related macular degeneration
  • Dry age-related macular degeneration
7th character note:
  • One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory H35.31 to designate the stage of the disease:

Related codes in H35.31

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H35.311?

H35.311 is the ICD-10-CM code for nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H35.311 a billable code?

No. H35.311 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H35.311 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.