ICD-10 Code H35.312 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.312 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye
What it is
H35.312 identifies dry, nonexudative age-related macular degeneration affecting the left eye. It describes degeneration of the macula without the leaking fluid or bleeding seen in exudative disease.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings include gradual central vision loss, difficulty reading, and drusen or pigment changes on retinal examination.
When to use this code
Use H35.312 when the provider documents nonexudative age-related macular degeneration in the left eye only. Apply it for confirmed dry AMD affecting that eye, even if the right eye has a different status. If the record does not specify laterality or the type of AMD, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for exudative or neovascular AMD, which requires a different diagnosis code. Do not assign it when the chart only states “macular degeneration” without left-eye nonexudative specification.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and whether the AMD is dry or wet before coding; the documentation must support both.