H35.30 — Unspecified macular degeneration

H35.30

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

What this code means

Macular degeneration is deterioration of the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision.

Also called: macular degeneration, amd.

When this code is used

Used for macular degeneration when the type and stage are not specified.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H35.30 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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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H35.30?

H35.30 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Unspecified macular degeneration”. Macular degeneration is deterioration of the macula, the central part of the retina responsible for detailed central vision.

When is code H35.30 used?

Used for macular degeneration when the type and stage are not specified. It belongs to Chapter 7 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the eye and adnexa).

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