H35.54
Billable codeDystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epithelium
The ICD-10 code for dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epithelium is H35.54.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Vitelliform retinal dystrophy
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- H35.50Unspecified hereditary retinal dystrophy
- H35.51Vitreoretinal dystrophy
- H35.52Pigmentary retinal dystrophy
- H35.53Other dystrophies primarily involving the sensory retina
- H35.54Dystrophies primarily involving the retinal pigment epithelium
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 36276
Associated MS-DRGs
H35.54 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.