H31.1 vs H35.33
H31.1 (Choroidal degeneration) compared with H35.33 (Angioid streaks of macula), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. H31.1 carries an Excludes2 note covering H35.33: “angioid streaks of macula (H35.33)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| H31.1Choroidal degeneration | H35.33Angioid streaks of macula | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | H00-H59 — Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) | H00-H59 — Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59) |
| Definition | Choroidal degeneration is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H31.1). | Angioid streaks of macula is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (H35.33). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources