H33.0
Non-billableRetinal detachment with retinal break
H33.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Retinal detachment with retinal break. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H33.00 for billing.
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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Includes
- •Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H33.0?
- H33.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Retinal detachment with retinal break". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
- Is H33.0 a billable code?
- No — H33.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H33.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H33.0?
- H33.0 has 6 more specific child codes, including H33.00, H33.01, H33.02.
- What is excluded from H33.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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