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H35.053

Billable

Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Abnormal new blood vessel growth in the retina (back of the eye) affecting both eyes, cause not specified.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies bilateral involvement; if only one eye is affected, use H35.051 or H35.052 instead
  • •This code is often associated with diabetic retinopathy or retinal vein occlusion; review clinical notes for underlying condition

Code Hierarchy

└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.05Retinal neovascularization, unspecified└H35.053Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, bilateral
└H35.053Retinal neovascularization, unspecified, bilateral

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