2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.023Exudative retinopathy, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H35

ICD-10-CM H35.023
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H35.023 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for exudative retinopathy, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as bilateral exudative retinopathy of eyes. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H35.023
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Exudative retinopathy, bilateral
Short Description
Exudative retinopathy, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H35.02
Exudative retinopathy

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
CategoryH35Other retinal disorders
This CodeH35.023Exudative retinopathy, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral exudative retinopathy of eyes
  • Exudative retinopathy
  • Exudative retinopathy of left eye
  • Exudative retinopathy of right eye

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 H35.023 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
362.12 Exudative retinopathy
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 H35.023Overview

Is H35.023 (Exudative retinopathy) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does H35.023 group to?

When exudative retinopathy, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H35.023?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, exudative retinopathy, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 362.12 (exudative retinopathy). 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.