ICD-10/H33.11

H33.11 ICD 2026 Code: Cyst of ora serrata

H33.11 is the authoritative medical code for Cyst of ora serrata. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for cyst of ora serrata (ICD-10-CM H33.11), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

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

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Cyst of ora serrata is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code H33.11. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes1 (not coded here): congenital retinoschisis Q14.1; microcystoid degeneration of retina H35.42-; detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-).

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H33.11 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.

  • congenital retinoschisis Q14.1
  • microcystoid degeneration of retina H35.42-
  • detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can H33.11 be billed directly?

No. H33.11 (Cyst of ora serrata) 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 H33.11?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes1 instructions, H33.11 must not be reported together with: congenital retinoschisis (Q14.1); microcystoid degeneration of retina (H35.42-); detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to H33.11 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • H33.111 — Cyst of ora serrata, right eye
  • H33.112 — Cyst of ora serrata, left eye
  • H33.113 — Cyst of ora serrata, bilateral
  • H33.119 — Cyst of ora serrata, unspecified eye