2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H34.8191Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H34

ICD-10-CM H34.8191
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H34.8191 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). The code is flagged as an unspecified code, since codes identifying laterality exist in the same family. Coders also document this condition as central retinal vein occlusion. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H34.8191
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization
Short Description
Central retinal vein occlusion, unsp, w rtnl neovas
Parent Code
H34.819
Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
CategoryH34Retinal vascular occlusions
This CodeH34.8191Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for H34.8191.

Unspecified codes
Unspecified codes exist in the ICD-10-CM classification for circumstances when documentation in the medical record does not provide the level of detail needed to support reporting a more specific code. However, in the inpatient setting, there should generally be very limited and rare circumstances for which the laterality (right, left, bilateral) of a condition is unable to be documented and reported. The following pages contain the list of unspecified ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for which there is a more specific code to identify laterality (right, left, bilateral) within that code family.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Central retinal vein occlusion
  • Central retinal vein occlusion - juvenile
  • Central retinal vein occlusion with neovascularization
  • Hemicentral retinal vein occlusion
  • Neovascular angle closure glaucoma
  • Neovascular glaucoma due to central retinal vein occlusion
  • Neovascularization of angle due to central retinal vein occlusion
  • Neovascularization of eye due to hemispheric retinal vein occlusion
  • Neovascularization of eye due to juvenile central retinal vein occlusion

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE005
Retinal and vitreous conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Retinal Disorders

The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of this nerve tissue is the macula. It provides the sharp, central vision needed for reading, driving and seeing fine detail.

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Convert H34.8191 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
362.35 Cent retinal vein occlus
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement H34.8191 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • H34.819 - Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H34.8191Overview

Is H34.8191 (Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H34.8191?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization converts to ICD-9-CM 362.35 (cent retinal vein occlus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.