ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code
H35.3191Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, unspecified eye, early dry stage
H35.3191 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, unspecified eye, early dry stage. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Nonexudative age-related mclr degn, unsp, early dry stage
Code last changed in FY2017 (effective October 1, 2016). Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data
About H35.3191
H35.3191 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, unspecified eye, early dry stage. It belongs to category H35 (other retinal disorders), block H30-H36 (disorders of choroid and retina) and chapter 7 (diseases of the eye and adnexa). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
The 7th character "1" means early dry stage.
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent, relative weight 1.2471) and DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC, relative weight 0.7702), in MDC 02 (Diseases and Disorders of the Eye), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
The Medicare Code Editor expects this diagnosis only for patients age 15 through 124.
It was added in FY2017, effective October 1, 2016.
Before ICD-10, this condition was coded in ICD-9-CM as 362.51 (Nonexudative senile macular degeneration).
7th character
1early dry stage
Other encounter types for H35.319:
Notes that apply from higher levels
Instructions written at a parent level also apply to H35.3191.
MS-DRG v44.0 grouping
All DRGs →Inpatient MS-DRGs this diagnosis can group to, as the principal or a secondary diagnosis, depending on the rest of the claim.
MDC 02 · Diseases and Disorders of the Eye
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Converter →- 362.51Nonexudative senile macular degenerationapproximate
From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.
Code history
- 2016
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- 2026
- 2027
- FY2017 (effective 10/1/2016): Added
- No changes since FY2017.
Common questions about H35.3191
Is H35.3191 billable?
- Yes. H35.3191 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
What does the "1" at the end of H35.3191 mean?
- It is the 7th character for early dry stage.
Can H35.3191 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict H35.3191 as a principal diagnosis.
Is H35.3191 a CC or MCC?
- No. H35.3191 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.
What DRG does H35.3191 group to?
- H35.3191 is used in the MS-DRG v44.0 logic for MS-DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent) and MS-DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC). Which one applies depends on whether it is the principal diagnosis and on the rest of the claim.
What is the ICD-9 code for H35.3191?
- The CMS General Equivalence Mappings map H35.3191 to ICD-9-CM 362.51.