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H35.013

Billable

Changes in retinal vascular appearance, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Visible changes in the appearance and structure of blood vessels affecting both eyes, often seen in early retinal disease.

Coding Tips

  • •The bilateral designation indicates both eyes are affected; do not use additional laterality codes
  • •Document the underlying systemic condition causing the vascular changes

Code Hierarchy

└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.01Changes in retinal vascular appearance└H35.013Changes in retinal vascular appearance, bilateral
└H35.013Changes in retinal vascular appearance, bilateral

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