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H35.039

Billable

Hypertensive retinopathy, unspecified 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 caused by high blood pressure, but the specific eye affected is not documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the medical record
  • •Query the provider if possible to obtain specific eye involvement for more precise coding

Code Hierarchy

└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.03Hypertensive retinopathy└H35.039Hypertensive retinopathy, unspecified eye
└H35.039Hypertensive retinopathy, unspecified eye

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