H35.71 – Central serous chorioretinopathy

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H35.71
Code
H35.71 (claims format: H3571)
Description
Central serous chorioretinopathy
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 › H35.7

Billable codes under H35.71

H35.71 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):

H35.7 – Separation of retinal layers

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • retinal detachment (serous) (H33.2-)
  • rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (H33.0-)

Index terms for H35.71

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

Related codes in H35.7

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H35.71?

H35.71 is the ICD-10-CM code for central serous chorioretinopathy, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H35.71 a billable code?

No. H35.71 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H35.71 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.