H33.0
Non-Billable

Retinal detachment with retinal break

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Retinal detachment with retinal break?

ICD-10-CM H33.0 is the diagnosis code for Retinal detachment with retinal break. This code falls under the section "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions
⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H33.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H33.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H33.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 6 entries
H33.00Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal breakNon-BillableH33.001Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eyeBillableH33.002Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eyeBillableH33.003Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, bilateralBillableH33.009Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, unspecified eyeBillableH33.01Retinal detachment with single breakNon-BillableH33.011Retinal detachment with single break, right eyeBillableH33.012Retinal detachment with single break, left eyeBillableH33.013Retinal detachment with single break, bilateralBillableH33.019Retinal detachment with single break, unspecified eyeBillableH33.02Retinal detachment with multiple breaksNon-BillableH33.021Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, right eyeBillableH33.022Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, left eyeBillableH33.023Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, bilateralBillableH33.029Retinal detachment with multiple breaks, unspecified eyeBillableH33.03Retinal detachment with giant retinal tearNon-BillableH33.031Retinal detachment with giant retinal tear, right eyeBillableH33.032Retinal detachment with giant retinal tear, left eyeBillableH33.033Retinal detachment with giant retinal tear, bilateralBillableH33.039Retinal detachment with giant retinal tear, unspecified eyeBillableH33.04Retinal detachment with retinal dialysisNon-BillableH33.041Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, right eyeBillableH33.042Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, left eyeBillableH33.043Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, bilateralBillableH33.049Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis, unspecified eyeBillableH33.05Total retinal detachmentNon-BillableH33.051Total retinal detachment, right eyeBillableH33.052Total retinal detachment, left eyeBillableH33.053Total retinal detachment, bilateralBillableH33.059Total retinal detachment, unspecified eyeBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H33.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H33.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H33.0 mean?

H33.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retinal detachment with retinal break". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H33.0?

The parent code of H33.0 is H33 ("Retinal detachments and breaks"). H33.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H33.0 in?

H33.0 is located in Section H30-H36 — "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H33.0?

H33.0 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H33.00, H33.01, H33.02, H33.03, H33.04 and more.

When should I use H33.0?

Use H33.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retinal detachment with retinal break" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Retinal detachment with retinal break?

The ICD-10-CM code for Retinal detachment with retinal break is H33.0.

Can H33.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H33.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H33.0 in?

H33.0 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H33.0?

Type 1 Excludes for H33.0 include: serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-).

Is H33.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, H33.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousH33Retinal detachments and breaksNext →H33.00Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break
Code Details
H33.0
Retinal detachment with retinal break
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H30-H36 — Disorders of choroid and retina
2026 ICD-10-CM