H33
Non-billableRetinal detachments and breaks
H33 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retinal detachments and breaks. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H33.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- H00-H59
- Subcodes
- 6
- Edition
- FY2026
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHThe retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. It provides the sharp, central vision needed for reading, driving, and seeing fine detail. A retinal detachment lifts or pulls the retina from its normal position. It can occur at any age, but it is more common in people over age 40. It affects men more than women and whites more than African Americans. A…
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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