H33

Non-billable

Retinal 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 · NIH

The 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…

Read more about Retinal Detachment at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H33?
H33 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Retinal detachments and breaks". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H33 a billable code?
No — H33 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H33.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H33?
H33 has 6 more specific child codes, including H33.0, H33.1, H33.2.
What is excluded from H33?
Excludes1 (not coded here): detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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