2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.733Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H35

ICD-10-CM H35.733
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H35.733 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, 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 hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H35.733
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral
Short Description
Hemorrhagic detach of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral
Parent Code
H35.73
Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
CategoryH35Other retinal disorders
This CodeH35.733Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium
  • Hemorrhage of bilateral retinas
  • Hemorrhage of left retina
  • Hemorrhage of right retina
  • Hemorrhagic detachment of left retinal pigment epithelium
  • Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium
  • Hemorrhagic detachment of right retinal pigment epithelium

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 H35.733 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
362.43 Hem detach pigmnt epith
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 H35.733Overview

Is H35.733 (Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H35.733 group to?

When hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, 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 H35.733?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 362.43 (hem detach pigmnt epith). 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.