ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H33
Retinal detachments and breaks
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H33
detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-)
serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-)
- congenital retinoschisis (Q14.1)
- microcystoid degeneration of retina (H35.42-)
central serous chorioretinopathy (H35.71-)
- chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment (H59.81-)
- peripheral retinal degeneration without break (H35.4-)
Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Pseudocyst of retina
- Retinal detachment NOS
- Retinal detachment without retinal break
Operculum of retina without detachment
Proliferative vitreo-retinopathy with retinal detachment
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for H33):
About ICD-10-CM Code H33 (Retinal detachments and breaks)
ICD-10-CM code H33 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H33 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H33 - Retinal detachments and breaks. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Retinal detachments and breaks.