H34 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for H34 ICD 10 code
- amaurosis fugax (G45.3)
Codes
- H34.0 Transient retinal artery occlusion
- H34.00 Transient retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eye
- H34.01 Transient retinal artery occlusion, right eye
- H34.02 Transient retinal artery occlusion, left eye
- H34.03 Transient retinal artery occlusion, bilateral
- H34.1 Central retinal artery occlusion
- H34.10 Central retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eye
- H34.11 Central retinal artery occlusion, right eye
- H34.12 Central retinal artery occlusion, left eye
- H34.13 Central retinal artery occlusion, bilateral
- H34.2 Other retinal artery occlusions
- H34.21 Partial retinal artery occlusion
- H34.211 Partial retinal artery occlusion, right eye
- H34.212 Partial retinal artery occlusion, left eye
- H34.213 Partial retinal artery occlusion, bilateral
- H34.219 Partial retinal artery occlusion, unspecified eye
- H34.23 Retinal artery branch occlusion
- H34.231 Retinal artery branch occlusion, right eye
- H34.232 Retinal artery branch occlusion, left eye
- H34.233 Retinal artery branch occlusion, bilateral
- H34.239 Retinal artery branch occlusion, unspecified eye
- H34.8 Other retinal vascular occlusions
- H34.81 Central retinal vein occlusion
- H34.811 Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye
- H34.8110 Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H34.8111 Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8112 Central retinal vein occlusion, right eye, stable
- H34.812 Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye
- H34.8120 Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H34.8121 Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8122 Central retinal vein occlusion, left eye, stable
- H34.813 Central retinal vein occlusion, bilateral
- H34.8130 Central retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, with macular edema
- H34.8131 Central retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8132 Central retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, stable
- H34.819 Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye
- H34.8190 Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with macular edema
- H34.8191 Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8192 Central retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, stable
- H34.82 Venous engorgement
- H34.821 Venous engorgement, right eye
- H34.822 Venous engorgement, left eye
- H34.823 Venous engorgement, bilateral
- H34.829 Venous engorgement, unspecified eye
- H34.83 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion
- H34.831 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye
- H34.8310 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with macular edema
- H34.8311 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8312 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, right eye, stable
- H34.832 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye
- H34.8320 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with macular edema
- H34.8321 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8322 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, left eye, stable
- H34.833 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateral
- H34.8330 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, with macular edema
- H34.8331 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8332 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, bilateral, stable
- H34.839 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye
- H34.8390 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with macular edema
- H34.8391 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, with retinal neovascularization
- H34.8392 Tributary (branch) retinal vein occlusion, unspecified eye, stable
- H34.9 Unspecified retinal vascular occlusion
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Clinical information about H34 ICD 10 code
What are retinal disorders?
Retinal disorders are conditions that affect the retina, the thin light-sensitive tissue at the back of your eye. The retina senses light and sends signals to your brain so you can see.
Retinal disorders can cause blurred or distorted vision. Some can lead to vision loss or blindness.
What causes retinal disorders?
The causes of retinal disorders vary. Aging is a common factor, but other things can raise your risk, such as if you:
- Smoke
- Have obesity
- Have health conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure
- Have had an eye injury or trauma
- Have a family history of retinal disorders
What are common retinal disorders?
Some common retinal disorders include:
- Macular degeneration. Occurs when the macula (the center of the retina that helps you see fine details) breaks down. There are two types: wet and dry macular degeneration.
- Diabetic retinopathy. Occurs when diabetes damages small blood vessels in the retina, causing them to swell or leak.
- Retinal detachment. Occurs when the retina pulls away from the back of the eye. This is a medical emergency.
- Retinal tears. A hole or break in the retina caused when the gel-like substance inside your eye (the vitreous) pulls away.
- Retinoblastoma. A rare cancer of the retina that most often affects young children.
- Macular pucker. Scar tissue that forms on the macula and distorts vision.
- Macular hole. A small opening in the macula, often related to aging or injury. It can blur or distort central vision.
- Eye floaters. Small specks, cobwebs, or threads that drift across your vision. These are more common with aging.
- Retina pigmentosa. A group of inherited disorders (passed down through families) that slowly damage the retina and cause loss of night and side (peripheral) vision.
What are the symptoms of retinal disorders?
Symptoms can vary, but most retinal disorders affect your vision. Common symptoms include:
- Blurred or distorted vision
- Loss of central or side (peripheral) vision
- Flashes of light
- Seeing floating specks or cobwebs
- Trouble seeing at night
- Sudden vision loss (in severe cases)
Seek medical care right away if you notice flashes of light, sudden vision changes, or a sudden increase in eye floaters. These can be signs of a serious retinal problem.
How are retinal disorders diagnosed?
Eye care providers check for retinal disorders with a dilated eye exam. Eye drops are used to widen your pupils so your provider can look at the retina for signs of damage.
They may also do other tests, such as:
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to take detailed pictures of the inside of your eye.
- Fluorescein angiography to check the blood vessels in your retina.
- Visual field tests to measure your side (peripheral) vision.
How are retinal disorders treated?
Some retinal disorders can be treated to slow or stop vision loss, and sometimes to restore vision. Treatment depends on the cause and severity. It may include:
- Laser therapy
- Medicine or eye injections
- Surgery
- Lifestyle management to control health conditions such as diabetes or high blood pressure
Can retinal disorders be prevented?
Not all retinal disorders can be prevented. Some are related to aging or genetics. But you can protect your eyes by:
- Wearing safety goggles or sunglasses
- Getting regular eye exams
- Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as:
- Quitting smoking (or not starting)
- Managing diabetes and blood pressure
NIH: National Eye Institute
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