H35.0 Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes

The ICD-10-CM code for Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes is H35.0 (FY2026). It is a non-billable category code — select a more specific code below for claims.

Classification

Chapter

7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

Section

H30-H36: Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)

Category H35

188 codes (139 billable)

FY2026 Status

Stable since FY2024

Official Coding Guidelines

Use H35.0 with I10-I15 to include systemic HTN; sequencing per reason

Subcategory H35.0, Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes, should be used along with a code from categories I10 - I15, in the Hypertensive diseases section, to include the systemic hypertension. The sequencing is based on the reason for the encounter.

Glaucoma (TOC entry)

a. Glaucoma .............................................................................................................................. 48

Source: CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY2026

References

• CMS — ICD-10-CM Official Code Set and Guidelines, FY2026
• CDC/NCHS — ICD-10-CM Files and Browser Tool

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