H36.8 – Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H36.8

Code: H36.8 (claims format: H368)
Description: Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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: H36

Billable codes under H36.8

H36.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H36.81 – Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathyHeader (more codes below)
H36.82 – Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathyHeader (more codes below)
H36.89 – Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhereBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H36 – Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Excludes1 (not coded here):

arteriosclerotic retinopathy (H35.0-)
diabetic retinopathy (E08.3-, E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)

Code first:

underlying disease, such as:
lipid storage disorders (E75.-)
sickle-cell disorders (D57.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H36.8?

H36.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere, in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H36.8 a billable code?

No. H36.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H36.8 belong to?

It belongs to category H36 – Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.

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.