H35.029
BillableExudative retinopathy, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Leakage of fluid from damaged blood vessels in the retina when the specific eye is not identified.
Coding Tips
- •This unspecified laterality code should be avoided; query the provider to determine which eye(s) are affected
- •Document the underlying etiology and attempt to obtain specific eye laterality information
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.02Exudative retinopathy└H35.029Exudative retinopathy, unspecified eye
└H35.029Exudative retinopathy, unspecified eye