ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Defect, defective retinal nerve bundle fibers: H35.89
The ICD-10-CM index points "Defect, defective retinal nerve bundle fibers" to H35.89, Other specified retinal disorders. H35.89 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in H35
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- H35Other retinal disordersHeader
- H35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changesHeader
- H35.00Unspecified background retinopathyBillable
- H35.01Changes in retinal vascular appearanceHeader
- H35.02Exudative retinopathyHeader
- H35.03Hypertensive retinopathyHeader
- H35.04Retinal micro-aneurysms, unspecifiedHeader
- H35.05Retinal neovascularization, unspecifiedHeader
- H35.06Retinal vasculitisHeader
- H35.07Retinal telangiectasisHeader
- H35.09Other intraretinal microvascular abnormalitiesBillable
- H35.1Retinopathy of prematurityHeader
- H35.10Retinopathy of prematurity, unspecifiedHeader
- H35.11Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 0Header
- H35.12Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 1Header
- H35.13Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 2Header
- H35.14Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 3Header
- H35.15Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 4Header
- H35.16Retinopathy of prematurity, stage 5Header
- H35.17Retrolental fibroplasiaHeader
- H35.2Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathyHeader
- H35.20Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy, unspecified eyeBillable
- H35.21Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy, right eyeBillable
- H35.22Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy, left eyeBillable
- H35.23Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy, bilateralBillable
- H35.3Degeneration of macula and posterior poleHeader
- H35.30Unspecified macular degenerationBillable
- H35.31Nonexudative age-related macular degenerationHeader
- H35.32Exudative age-related macular degenerationHeader
- H35.33Angioid streaks of maculaBillable
- H35.34Macular cyst, hole, or pseudoholeHeader
- H35.35Cystoid macular degenerationHeader
- H35.36Drusen (degenerative) of maculaHeader
- H35.37Puckering of maculaHeader
- H35.38Toxic maculopathyHeader
- H35.4Peripheral retinal degenerationHeader
- H35.40Unspecified peripheral retinal degenerationBillable
- H35.41Lattice degeneration of retinaHeader
- H35.42Microcystoid degeneration of retinaHeader
- H35.43Paving stone degeneration of retinaHeader
- H35.44Age-related reticular degeneration of retinaHeader
- H35.45Secondary pigmentary degenerationHeader
- H35.46Secondary vitreoretinal degenerationHeader
- H35.5Hereditary retinal dystrophyHeader
- H35.50Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophyBillable
- H35.51Vitreoretinal dystrophyBillable
- H35.52Pigmentary retinal dystrophyBillable
- H35.53Other dystrophies primarily involving the sensory retinaBillable
- H35.54Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epitheliumBillable
- H35.6Retinal hemorrhageHeader
- H35.60Retinal hemorrhage, unspecified eyeBillable
- H35.61Retinal hemorrhage, right eyeBillable
- H35.62Retinal hemorrhage, left eyeBillable
- H35.63Retinal hemorrhage, bilateralBillable
- H35.7Separation of retinal layersHeader
- H35.70Unspecified separation of retinal layersBillable
- H35.71Central serous chorioretinopathyHeader
- H35.72Serous detachment of retinal pigment epitheliumHeader
- H35.73Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epitheliumHeader
- H35.8Other specified retinal disordersHeader
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- H35.89 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category H35Every code under it
- Chapter 7Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Defect, defective retinal nerve bundle fibers?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Defect, defective retinal nerve bundle fibers" to H35.89, Other specified retinal disorders. H35.89 is a billable code.
Is H35.89 billable?
Yes. H35.89 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to H35.89?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented) for H35.89 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is H35.89 in?
Chapter 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.