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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hypertensive retinopathy

H35.03

Hypertensive retinopathy

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Retinopathy (background) › hypertensive”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hypertensive retinopathy

The ICD-10-CM code for hypertensive retinopathy is H35.03 (Hypertensive retinopathy).

Within H35.0 (background retinopathy and retinal vascular changes), H35.03 is specifically for hypertensive retinopathy. Related codes cover unspecified background retinopathy (H35.00), changes in retinal vascular appearance (H35.01), Exudative retinopathy (H35.02), retinal micro-aneurysms, unspecified (H35.04), retinal neovascularization, unspecified (H35.05), retinal vasculitis (H35.06), retinal telangiectasis (H35.07) and other intraretinal microvascular abnormalities (H35.09).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H35.031 (right eye), H35.032 (left eye), H35.033 (bilateral) and H35.039 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about hypertensive retinopathy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hypertensive retinopathy?

H35.03 — Hypertensive retinopathy (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H35.03 billable?

No. H35.03 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.