2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.079Retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye
ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H35
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
H35.079 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Acquired peripheral retinal telangiectasia
- Idiopathic juxtafoveal telangiectasia
- Idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 1
- Idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2
- Idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 3
- Maculopapular cutaneous mastocytosis
- Parafoveal telangiectasia
- Peripheral retinal telangiectatic mass
- Retinal telangiectasia
- Telangiectasia macularis eruptiva perstans
- Telangiectasia of macula lutea
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Retinal Telangiectasis
a group of rare, idiopathic, congenital retinal vascular anomalies affecting the retinal capillaries. it is characterized by dilation and tortuosity of retinal vessels and formation of multiple aneurysms, with different degrees of leakage and exudates emanating from the blood vessels.
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 H35.079 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
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Questions About H35.079Overview
Is H35.079 (Retinal telangiectasis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does H35.079 group to?
When retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye 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 H35.079?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, retinal telangiectasis, unspecified eye converts to ICD-9-CM 362.15 (retinal telangiectasia). 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.
