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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for retina neovascularization

H35.05

Retinal neovascularization, unspecified

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Neovascularization › retina”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding retina neovascularization

The ICD-10-CM code for retina neovascularization is H35.05 (Retinal neovascularization, unspecified).

Within H35.0, choose H35.05 (Retinal neovascularization, unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: unspecified background retinopathy (H35.00), changes in retinal vascular appearance (H35.01), Exudative retinopathy (H35.02), hypertensive retinopathy (H35.03), retinal micro-aneurysms, unspecified (H35.04), 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: H35.051 (right eye), H35.052 (left eye), H35.053 (bilateral) and H35.059 (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 retina neovascularization ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for retina neovascularization?

H35.05 — Retinal neovascularization, unspecified (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H35.05 billable?

No. H35.05 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.