2021 ICD-10-CM Code H35.3110
Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified
Valid for Submission
H35.3110 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified. The code H35.3110 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
The ICD-10-CM code H35.3110 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like age-related nonexudative macular degeneration of right eye, degenerative disorder of macula of right eye or nonexudative age-related macular degeneration.
The code H35.3110 is applicable to adult patients aged 15 through 124 years inclusive. It is clinically and virtually impossible to use this code on a patient outside the stated age range.
Unspecified diagnosis codes like H35.3110 are acceptable when clinical information is unknown or not available about a particular condition. Although a more specific code is preferable, unspecified codes should be used when such codes most accurately reflect what is known about a patient's condition. Specific diagnosis codes should not be used if not supported by the patient's medical record.
The code H35.3110 is linked to some Quality Measures as part of Medicare's Quality Payment Program (QPP). When this code is used as part of a patient's medical record the following Quality Measures might apply: Age-related Macular Degeneration (amd): Dilated Macular Examination.
| ICD-10: | H35.3110 |
| Short Description: | Nexdtve age-related mclr degn, right eye, stage unspecified |
| Long Description: | Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, stage unspecified |
Code Classification
Code Edits
The Medicare Code Editor (MCE) detects and reports errors in the coding of claims data. The following ICD-10 Code Edits are applicable to this code:
- Adult diagnoses - The Medicare Code Editor detects inconsistencies in adult cases by checking a patient's age and any diagnosis on the patient's record. The adult code edits apply to patients age range is 15–124 years inclusive (e.g., senile delirium, mature cataract).
Approximate Synonyms
The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:
- Age-related nonexudative macular degeneration of right eye
- Degenerative disorder of macula of right eye
- Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration
Diagnostic Related Groups - MS-DRG Mapping
The ICD-10 code H35.3110 is grouped in the following groups for version MS-DRG V38.0 What are Diagnostic Related Groups?
The Diagnostic Related Groups (DRGs) are a patient classification scheme which provides a means of relating the type of patients a hospital treats. The DRGs divides all possible principal diagnoses into mutually exclusive principal diagnosis areas referred to as Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC). applicable from 10/01/2020 through 09/30/2021.
Replacement Code
H353110 replaces the following previously assigned ICD-10 code(s):
- H35.31 - Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration
Convert H35.3110 to ICD-9 Code
The General Equivalency Mapping (GEM) crosswalk indicates an approximate mapping between the ICD-10 code H35.3110 its ICD-9 equivalent. The approximate mapping means there is not an exact match between the ICD-10 code and the ICD-9 code and the mapped code is not a precise representation of the original code.
- 362.51 - Nonexudat macular degen (Approximate Flag)
Quality Payment Program Measures
When code H35.3110 is part of the patient's diagnoses the following Quality Measures apply and affect reimbursement. The objective of Medicare's Quality Measures is to improve patient care by making it more: effective, safe, efficient, patient-centered and equitable.
| Quality Measure | Description | Quality Domain | Measure Type | High Priority | Submission Methods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Dilated Macular Examination | Percentage of patients aged 50 years and older with a diagnosis of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) who had a dilated macular examination performed which included documentation of the presence or absence of macular thickening or geographic atrophy or hemorrhage AND the level of macular degeneration severity during one or more office visits within the 12 month performance period. | Effective Clinical Care | Process | NO | Claims, Registry |
Information for Patients
Macular Degeneration
Also called: AMD, Age-related macular degeneration
Macular degeneration, or age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 and older. It is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision. You need central vision to see objects clearly and to do tasks such as reading and driving.
AMD affects the macula, the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. It does not hurt, but it causes cells in the macula to die. There are two types: wet and dry. Wet AMD happens when abnormal blood vessels grow under the macula. These new blood vessels often leak blood and fluid. Wet AMD damages the macula quickly. Blurred vision is a common early symptom. Dry AMD happens when the light-sensitive cells in the macula slowly break down. Your gradually lose your central vision. A common early symptom is that straight lines appear crooked.
Regular comprehensive eye exams can detect macular degeneration before the disease causes vision loss. Treatment can slow vision loss. It does not restore vision.
NIH: National Eye Institute
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Code History
- FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
- FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
- FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
- FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018