What does ICD-10 code H35 mean?

ICD-10 code H35 is the standardized code used for other retinal disorders in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code H35 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code H35 when recording other retinal disorders in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code H35 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code H35: Other retinal disorders

Name: ICD-10 Code H35: Other retinal disorders
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:10:47.581Z

H35 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other retinal disorders. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other retinal disorders in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

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H30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina

currentH30-H36

Official coding notes

Excludes2 (may code together if documented)

diabetic retinal disorders (E08.311-E08.359, E09.311-E09.359, E10.311-E10.359, E11.311-E11.359, E13.311-E13.359)

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Ophthalmologist

Related codes

H35.9Unspecified retinal disordercode

Sibling codes

H30Chorioretinal inflammation H31Other disorders of choroid H32Chorioretinal disorders in diseases classified elsewherebillable H33Retinal detachments and breaks H34Retinal vascular occlusions H36Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

H35

Replacement codes

H35.9 — Unspecified retinal disorder

Common synonyms

Other retinal disorders

Frequently asked questions

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