ICD-10-CM H35.31: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H35.31

Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H35.31

Inclusion Terms
  • Atrophic age-related macular degeneration
  • Dry age-related macular degeneration
7th Character Guidance

One of the following 7th characters is to be assigned to codes in subcategory H35.31 to designate the stage of the disease:

7th Character Definitions
  • 0: stage unspecified
  • 1: early dry stage
  • 2: intermediate dry stage
  • 3: advanced atrophic without subfoveal involvement
  • 4: advanced atrophic with subfoveal involvement

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H35.31 (Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration)

ICD-10-CM code H35.31 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 H35.31 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H35.31 - Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration. 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 Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration.