H35.079
BillableRetinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Abnormally dilated small blood vessels in the retina with the affected eye not specified or documented.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; review imaging reports and clinical documentation to determine laterality when possible
- •Use only when eye involvement cannot be clearly determined from available medical records
Code Hierarchy
└H35Other retinal disorders└H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes└H35.07Retinal telangiectasis└H35.079Retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye
└H35.079Retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye