H35.5 – Hereditary retinal dystrophy

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H35.5

Code: H35.5 (claims format: H355)
Description: Hereditary retinal dystrophy
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 H35.5

H35.5 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H35.50 – Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophyBillable
H35.51 – Vitreoretinal dystrophyBillable
H35.52 – Pigmentary retinal dystrophyBillable
H35.53 – Other dystrophies primarily involving the sensory retinaBillable
H35.54 – Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epitheliumBillable

Notes for H35.5

Excludes1 (not coded here):

dystrophies primarily involving Bruch's membrane (H31.1-)

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)

Related codes in H35

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H35.5?

H35.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for hereditary retinal dystrophy, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H35.5 a billable code?

No. H35.5 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H35.5 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.