H35.012
BillableChanges in retinal vascular appearance, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes visible changes in the blood vessels of the retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the left eye) that can be detected during an eye examination. These changes may include narrowing, widening, or other abnormalities in how the blood vessels appear.
Coding Tips
- •This code is specific to the left eye; ensure you do not use this code for right eye findings (H35.011) or bilateral findings (H35.013)
- •Document the specific type of vascular change observed (such as retinal arteriolar narrowing, venous beading, or arteriovenous nicking) in the medical record to support accurate coding
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.01Changes in retinal vascular appearance└H35.012Changes in retinal vascular appearance, left eye
└H35.012Changes in retinal vascular appearance, left eye