H35.4 – Peripheral retinal degeneration
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina
ICD-10-CM code
H35.4
- Code
H35.4(claims format:H354)- Description
- Peripheral retinal 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
Billable codes under H35.4
H35.4 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H35.40 – Unspecified peripheral retinal degenerationBillable
- H35.41 – Lattice degeneration of retinaHeader (more codes below)
- H35.42 – Microcystoid degeneration of retinaHeader (more codes below)
- H35.43 – Paving stone degeneration of retinaHeader (more codes below)
- H35.44 – Age-related reticular degeneration of retinaHeader (more codes below)
- H35.45 – Secondary pigmentary degenerationHeader (more codes below)
- H35.46 – Secondary vitreoretinal degenerationHeader (more codes below)
Notes for H35.4
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- hereditary retinal degeneration (dystrophy) (H35.5-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
- peripheral retinal degeneration with retinal break (H33.3-)
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
- H35.3 – Degeneration of macula and posterior poleHeader
- 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 H35.4?
H35.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for peripheral retinal degeneration, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).
Is H35.4 a billable code?
No. H35.4 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H35.4 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.