H35.5

Non-billable

Hereditary retinal dystrophy

H35.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Hereditary retinal dystrophy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H35.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H35
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • dystrophies primarily involving Bruch's membrane (H31.1-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H35.5?
H35.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Hereditary retinal dystrophy". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H35.5 a billable code?
No — H35.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H35.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H35.5?
H35.5 has 5 more specific child codes, including H35.50, H35.51, H35.52.
What is excluded from H35.5?
Excludes1 (not coded here): dystrophies primarily involving Bruch's membrane (H31.1-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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