H35.459 – Secondary pigmentary degeneration, unspecified eye

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H35.459

Code: H35.459 (claims format: H35459)
Description: Secondary pigmentary degeneration, unspecified eye
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › H35.4 › H35.45

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)

H35.4 – Peripheral retinal degeneration

Excludes1 (not coded here):

hereditary retinal degeneration (dystrophy) (H35.5-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

peripheral retinal degeneration with retinal break (H33.3-)

Related codes in H35.45

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H35.459?

H35.459 is the ICD-10-CM code for secondary pigmentary degeneration, unspecified eye, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H35.459 a billable code?

Yes. H35.459 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H35.459 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.