2026 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 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H35.33 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for angioid streaks of macula. 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 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

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Angioid streaks(choroid) (macula) (retina)
    • Degeneration, degenerative
      • macula, macular (acquired) (age-related) (senile)
        • angioid streaks
    • Disorder(of)
      • retina
        • angioid streaks
    • Streak(s)
      • macula, angioid

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

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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H35.33Overview

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, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

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 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 H35.33?

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.

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.