H36 ICD-10-CM Code: Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H36Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H36 sits
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Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)
- 3
Category H36
Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
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Code H36
Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Codes under H36
H36 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H36.
Code first
- underlying disease, such as:
- lipid storage disorders (E75.-)
- sickle-cell disorders (D57.-)
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H36.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- arteriosclerotic retinopathy (H35.0-)
- diabetic retinopathy (E08.3-, E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H36.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H36 mean?
H36 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.”
Is H36 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H36 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H36 located in ICD-10-CM?
H36 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36) (H30–H36), under category H36, Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.
What coding notes are listed for H36?
No inclusion terms are listed for H36 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease, such as:; lipid storage disorders (E75.-); sickle-cell disorders (D57.-). Excludes1 notes: arteriosclerotic retinopathy (H35.0-); diabetic retinopathy (E08.3-, E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-). No Excludes2 note is listed.