Question 1

Is H35 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H35 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 H35 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H35 represents Other retinal disorders. 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 H35 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H35 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 H35?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H35 is section:H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from H35?

Accepted Answer

Code H35 has Type 2 Excludes including: diabetic retinal disorders (E08.311-E08.359, E09.311-E09.359, E10.311-E10.359, E11.311-E11.359, E13.311-E13.359). These conditions are not included in H35 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

H352026

Excludes212Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is H35 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H35 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H35 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H35?

What conditions should be coded separately from H35?