ICD-10 Code H35.2 – Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.2 – Other non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy
What it is
This code identifies proliferative retinal disease that is not caused by diabetes. Use it when the record describes abnormal retinal new vessel growth or similar proliferative changes outside diabetic retinopathy.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include retinal neovascularization, hemorrhage, or fibrous proliferation noted on eye examination or retinal imaging.
When to use this code
Use H35.2 when the ophthalmology note clearly states non-diabetic proliferative retinopathy and excludes diabetes as the cause. It may also fit when the provider documents proliferative retinal changes from another specified non-diabetic condition and no more specific code is available.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diabetic retinopathy or for retinal disorders without proliferative changes. If the chart names a different retinal diagnosis or the cause is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider’s wording includes both proliferation and non-diabetic etiology before assigning H35.2.