H36.8
Non-billableOther retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •diabetes mellitus related eye conditions, , ,E09.3, E10.3, E11.3, E13.3
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury (trauma) of eye and orbitS05
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •syphilis related eye disorders, , ,A50.01, A50.3, A51.43, A52.71
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- underlying disease, such as:
- •lipid storage disordersE75
- •sickle-cell disordersD57
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere is H36.8. The full clinical description is "Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere". H36.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H36.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H36.8 represents “Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H36.8 a billable code?
No, H36.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under H36.8.
What chapter is H36.8 in?
H36.8 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).
What codes cannot be used with H36.8?
H36.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: arteriosclerotic retinopathy (H35.0-); diabetic retinopathy (E08.3-, E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-).
What are the subcategories under H36.8?
H36.8 has 3 child codes, including: H36.81 (Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy), H36.82 (Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy), H36.89 (Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H36.8?
H36.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0348554. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H36.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere affect a person's functioning: body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H36.8?
H36.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 9B78.4 (Peripheral retinal degeneration).
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