2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.33Angioid streaks of macula

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H35

ICD-10-CM H35.33
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H35.33 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for angioid streaks of macula. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as angioid streaks of choroid. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H35.33
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Angioid streaks of macula
Short Description
Angioid streaks of macula
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H35.3
Degeneration of macula and posterior pole

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
CategoryH35Other retinal disorders
This CodeH35.33Angioid streaks of macula

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Angioid streaks of choroid
  • Angioid streaks of choroid of left eye
  • Angioid streaks of choroid of right eye
  • Bilateral angioid streaks of choroid of eyes
  • Bilateral choroid degeneration

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H35.33: its own notes plus those printed at H35 and Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From H35 Other retinal disorders applies to 175 codes
From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name H35.33, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes2 1

These codes carry an Excludes2 note naming H35.33: its condition is not part of those codes, and both may be reported when the patient has both.

  • H31.1 Choroidal degeneration
    angioid streaks of macula (H35.33)

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

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

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Angioid Streaks

    small breaks in the elastin-filled tissue of the retina.

Patient EducationClinical

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.

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Convert H35.33 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
363.43 Angioid streaks, choroid
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H35.33Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for angioid streaks of macula?

The ICD-10-CM code for angioid streaks of macula is H35.33 (sometimes written as H3533). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H35.33 (Degeneration of macula and posterior pole) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report angioid streaks of macula on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H35.33 group to?

When angioid streaks of macula is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 125, 124, with relative weights from 0.7699 to 1.2470 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H35.33?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, angioid streaks of macula converts to ICD-9-CM 363.43 (angioid streaks, choroid). The mapping is a direct match.