Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H33 is the diagnosis code for Retinal detachments and breaks. 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H33. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H33 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H33 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H33 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retinal detachments and breaks". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H33 is located in Section H30-H36 — "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H33 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H33.0, H33.1, H33.2, H33.3, H33.4 and more.
Use H33 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retinal detachments and breaks" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Retinal detachments and breaks is H33.
No, H33 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H33 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H33 include: detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-).
Yes, H33 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.