H35.033 — Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral

H35.033

ICD-10 Chapter 7: Eye & Adnexa — illustrative image — Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00–H59) — illustrative image

What this code means

Hypertensive retinopathy is damage to the retina's blood vessels from high blood pressure, here affecting both eyes.

Also called: hypertensive retinopathy.

When this code is used

Used for hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H35.033 belongs to Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa, which covers codes H00–H59 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Condition guide: Hypertension

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H35.033?

H35.033 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral”. Hypertensive retinopathy is damage to the retina's blood vessels from high blood pressure, here affecting both eyes.

When is code H35.033 used?

Used for hypertensive retinopathy, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 7 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the eye and adnexa).

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