ICD-10-CM H35.0: Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H35.0

Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H35.0

Inclusion Terms

Retinal vascular sheathing

Inclusion Terms

Coats retinopathy

Inclusion Terms
  • Eales disease
  • Retinal perivasculitis
Inclusion Terms

Retinal varices

Code Also

any associated hypertension (I10)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H35.0 (Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes)

ICD-10-CM code H35.0 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 H35.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H35.0 - Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes. 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 Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes.