ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H35.3
Degeneration of macula and posterior pole
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H35.3
cystoid macular edema following cataract surgery (H59.03-)
poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)
code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Age-related macular degeneration
- Atrophic age-related macular degeneration
- Dry age-related macular degeneration
Wet age-related macular degeneration
One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory H35.31 to designate the stage of the disease:
One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory H35.32 to designate the stage of the disease:
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H35.3 (Degeneration of macula and posterior pole)
ICD-10-CM code H35.3 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 H35.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H35.3 - Degeneration of macula and posterior pole. 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 Degeneration of macula and posterior pole.