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    ICD-10-CM Code For Retinal Vascular Occlusions: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group H34 includes occlusions of the retinal arteries and veins, such as central and branch retinal artery occlusion and central and branch retinal vein occlusion, as well as transient retinal ischemic events. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios including acute vision loss due to vascular blockage, associated ischemic damage, and any specified laterality or complication. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM H34 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM H34: Retinal Vascular Occlusions Overview

    Retinal vascular occlusions are blockages of the retinal arterial or venous circulation that can cause sudden vision loss and retinal ischemia. These diagnoses target the retinal vasculature within the eye and include branch and central occlusions as well as transient ischemic episodes. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it captures the severity, laterality, and complications that affect claim adjudication and resource use.

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    Use a code from this group when a clinician documents a retinal arterial or venous occlusion, specifying whether it is central or branch and noting laterality. Select additional codes for documented complications or sequelae, and follow coding guidelines for acute versus chronic status as recorded in the medical record.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    45 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    H34.00Transient retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eye
    H34.01Transient retinal artery occlusion, right eye
    H34.02Transient retinal artery occlusion, left eye
    H34.03Transient retinal artery occlusion, bilateral
    H34.10Central retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eye
    H34.11Central retinal artery occlusion, right eye
    H34.12Central retinal artery occlusion, left eye
    H34.13Central retinal artery occlusion, bilateral
    H34.211Partial retinal artery occlusion, right eye
    H34.212Partial retinal artery occlusion, left eye
    H34.213Partial retinal artery occlusion, bilateral
    H34.219Partial retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eye
    H34.231Retinal artery branch occlusion, right eye
    H34.232Retinal artery branch occlusion, left eye
    H34.233Retinal artery branch occlusion, bilateral
    H34.239Retinal artery branch occlusion, unspecified eye
    H34.8110Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
    H34.8111Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with retinal neovascularization
    H34.8112Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, stable
    H34.8120Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema

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    DRG Codes

    3 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    123Neurological Eye Disorders
    124Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent
    125Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC

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    H30-CHORIORETINAL-INFLAMMATION

    ICD-10-CM Code For Chorioretinal Inflammation: Group Overview

    H31-OTHER-DISORDERS-OF-CHOROID

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Choroid: Group Overview

    H32-CHORIORETINAL-DISORDERS-SECONDARY

    ICD-10-CM Code For Chorioretinal Disorders In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

    H33-RETINAL-DETACHMENTS-AND-BREAKS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Retinal Detachments And Breaks: Group Overview

    H35-OTHER-RETINAL-DISORDERS

    ICD-10-CM Code For Other Retinal Disorders: Group Overview

    H36-RETINAL-DISORDERS-IN-DISEASES-CLASSIFIED-ELSEWHERE

    ICD-10-CM Code For Retinal Disorders In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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