H34
Non-Billable

Retinal vascular occlusions

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Retinal vascular occlusions?

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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H34

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H34. They are mutually exclusive:

  • amaurosis fugax (G45.3)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H34 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeH34 — Retinal vascular occlusions
Sub-Codes 5 entries
H34.0Transient retinal artery occlusionNon-BillableH34.00Transient retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eyeBillableH34.01Transient retinal artery occlusion, right eyeBillableH34.02Transient retinal artery occlusion, left eyeBillableH34.03Transient retinal artery occlusion, bilateralBillableH34.1Central retinal artery occlusionNon-BillableH34.10Central retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eyeBillableH34.11Central retinal artery occlusion, right eyeBillableH34.12Central retinal artery occlusion, left eyeBillableH34.13Central retinal artery occlusion, bilateralBillableH34.2Other retinal artery occlusionsNon-BillableH34.21Partial retinal artery occlusionNon-BillableH34.211Partial retinal artery occlusion, right eyeBillableH34.212Partial retinal artery occlusion, left eyeBillableH34.213Partial retinal artery occlusion, bilateralBillableH34.219Partial retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eyeBillableH34.23Retinal artery branch occlusionNon-BillableH34.231Retinal artery branch occlusion, right eyeBillableH34.232Retinal artery branch occlusion, left eyeBillableH34.233Retinal artery branch occlusion, bilateralBillableH34.239Retinal artery branch occlusion, unspecified eyeBillableH34.8Other retinal vascular occlusionsNon-BillableH34.81Central retinal vein occlusionNon-BillableH34.811Central retinal vein occlusion, right eyeBillableH34.812Central retinal vein occlusion, left eyeBillableH34.813Central retinal vein occlusion, bilateralBillableH34.819Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eyeBillableH34.82Venous engorgementNon-BillableH34.821Venous engorgement, right eyeBillableH34.822Venous engorgement, left eyeBillableH34.823Venous engorgement, bilateralBillableH34.829Venous engorgement, unspecified eyeBillableH34.83Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusionNon-BillableH34.831Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eyeBillableH34.832Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eyeBillableH34.833Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateralBillableH34.839Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eyeBillableH34.9Unspecified retinal vascular occlusionBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H34 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H34 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H34 mean?

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.

What section is H34 in?

H34 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 H34?

H34 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H34.0, H34.1, H34.2, H34.8, H34.9.

When should I use H34?

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.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Retinal vascular occlusions?

The ICD-10-CM code for Retinal vascular occlusions is H34.

Can H34 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H34 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H34 in?

H34 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H34?

Type 1 Excludes for H34 include: amaurosis fugax (G45.3).

Is H34 valid for 2026?

Yes, H34 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
H34
Retinal vascular occlusions
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