H35.34 – Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H35.34

Code: H35.34 (claims format: H3534)
Description: Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole
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 H35.34

H35.34 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

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):

diabetic retinal disorders (E08.311-E08.359, E09.311-E09.359, E10.311-E10.359, E11.311-E11.359, E13.311-E13.359)

Index terms for H35.34

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H35.3

H35.30 – Unspecified macular degenerationBillable
H35.31 – Nonexudative age-related macular degenerationHeader
H35.32 – Exudative age-related macular degenerationHeader
H35.33 – Angioid streaks of maculaBillable
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 H35.34?

H35.34 is the ICD-10-CM code for macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H35.34 a billable code?

No. H35.34 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H35.34 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.