H36 Non-Billable Code
Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Effective To: 09/30/2023
Chapter Classification
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Section Detail
H30-H36
Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease, such as:
- lipid storage disorders (E75.-)
- sickle-cell disorders (D57.-)
excludes1
- arteriosclerotic retinopathy (H35.0-)
- diabetic retinopathy (E08.3-, E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
More Specific Diagnosis Codes
This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.
- H36.8 - Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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