Question 1

Is H33.31 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H33.31 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H33.31 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H33.31 represents Horseshoe tear of retina without detachment. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H33.31 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H33.31 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H33.31?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H33.31 is H33.3 (Retinal breaks without detachment). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

H33.312026

Excludes12Not coded together

Excludes212Not included here

Notes2Additional information

Is H33.31 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H33.31 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H33.31 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H33.31?