H35.032
BillableHypertensive retinopathy, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Damage to the blood vessels in the retina (back of the eye) caused by high blood pressure, affecting the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left eye involvement is explicitly documented in the ophthalmology or medical record
- •Link this code to the corresponding hypertension diagnosis code for complete clinical picture
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.03Hypertensive retinopathy└H35.032Hypertensive retinopathy, left eye
└H35.032Hypertensive retinopathy, left eye