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ICD-10/H33.00

H33.00 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break

H33.00 is the authoritative medical code for Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break (ICD-10-CM H33.00), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with current federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Code Set: Valid FY2026 and FY2027. FY2026 took effect October 1, 2025.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (H33.00). A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-); detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H33.00 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes1 — Not Coded Here

Conditions that can never be reported with this code; the two are mutually exclusive.

  • serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-)
  • detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can H33.00 be billed directly?

No. H33.00 (Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

What can't be coded together with H33.00?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, H33.00 must not be reported together with: serous retinal detachment (without retinal break) (H33.2-); detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to H33.00 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • H33 — Retinal detachments and breaks
  • H33.0 — Retinal detachment with retinal break
  • H33.001 — Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
  • H33.002 — Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, left eye
  • H33.003 — Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, bilateral
  • H33.009 — Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, unspecified eye
  • H33.01 — Retinal detachment with single break
  • H33.011 — Retinal detachment with single break, right eye
  • H33.012 — Retinal detachment with single break, left eye
  • H33.013 — Retinal detachment with single break, bilateral

View all codes in the H33 family