Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H34 is the diagnosis code for Retinal vascular occlusions. 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 H34. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H34 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H34 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H34 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Retinal vascular occlusions". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H34 is located in Section H30-H36 — "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H34 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H34.0, H34.1, H34.2, H34.8, H34.9.
Use H34 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Retinal vascular occlusions" 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 vascular occlusions is H34.
No, H34 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H34 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H34 include: amaurosis fugax (G45.3).
Yes, H34 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.