ICD-10-CM Code H35.9
Unspecified retinal disorder
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H35.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unspecified retinal disorder. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H35 is used to code Retinopathy
Retinopathy is persistent or acute damage to the retina of the eye. Ongoing inflammation and vascular remodeling may occur over periods of time where the patient is not fully aware of the extent of the disease. Frequently, retinopathy is an ocular manifestation of systemic disease as seen in diabetes or hypertension. Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness in working-aged people.
| Specialty: | Ophthalmology |
| MeSH Codes: | , , |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 362.0, 362.1, 362.2 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H35.9 - Unspecified retinal disorder'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H35.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 362.9 was previously used, H35.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: H35 - Other retinal disorders