H36: Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Codes under H36 (Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| H36.8 | Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | — |
| H36.8 | Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | — |
| H36.81 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy | — |
| H36.81 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy | — |
| H36.82 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy | — |
| H36.82 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy | — |
| H36.89 | Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | ✓ |
| H36.89 | Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | ✓ |
| H36.811 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eye | ✓ |
| H36.811 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eye | ✓ |
| H36.812 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye | ✓ |
| H36.812 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye | ✓ |
| H36.813 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateral | ✓ |
| H36.813 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateral | ✓ |
| H36.819 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eye | ✓ |
| H36.819 | Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eye | ✓ |
| H36.821 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eye | ✓ |
| H36.821 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eye | ✓ |
| H36.822 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye | ✓ |
| H36.822 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye | ✓ |
| H36.823 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateral | ✓ |
| H36.823 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateral | ✓ |
| H36.829 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eye | ✓ |
| H36.829 | Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eye | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code H36?
H36 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It contains 24 more specific diagnosis codes, 18 of which are billable.
Is H36 a billable code?
No — H36 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example H36.8 — Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere). 18 of the 24 codes under H36 are billable.
What codes fall under H36?
H36 includes H36.8, H36.8, H36.81, H36.81, H36.82, plus 19 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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