2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H34.823Venous engorgement, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H34

ICD-10-CM H34.823
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H34.823 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for venous engorgement, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H34.823
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Venous engorgement, bilateral
Short Description
Venous engorgement, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H34.82
Venous engorgement

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
CategoryH34Retinal vascular occlusions
This CodeH34.823Venous engorgement, bilateral

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 H34.823 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
362.37 Retina venous engorgemnt
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H34.823Overview

Is H34.823 (Venous engorgement) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report venous engorgement, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H34.823?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, venous engorgement, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 362.37 (retina venous engorgemnt). 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.