icd 9 code for retinal change appearance

by Daija Herman Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago 6 min read

Short description: Retinal vascular changes. ICD-9-CM 362.13 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 362.13 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

The ICD code H350 is used to code Coats' disease

Coats’ disease, (also known as exudative retinitis or retinal telangiectasis, sometimes spelled Coates' disease), is a rare congenital, nonhereditary eye disorder, causing full or partial blindness, characterized by abnormal development of blood vessels behind the retina. Coats' disease can also fall under glaucoma.

Coding Notes for H35.01 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H35.01 - Changes in retinal vascular appearance'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H35.01. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

What is the approximate match between ICd9 and ICd10?

This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H35.013 and a single ICD9 code, 362.13 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

What is billable code?

Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.