ICD-10 Code H35.319 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.319 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies dry age-related macular degeneration affecting an unspecified eye. It means the macula is degenerating without exudation or leakage, and the laterality is not documented.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include gradual central vision loss, distorted vision, or drusen on fundus examination, but the record must support nonexudative macular degeneration.
When to use this code
Use H35.319 when the clinician documents nonexudative age-related macular degeneration and does not specify right or left eye. It is appropriate for dry AMD cases in which laterality is missing or unclear. If the note identifies the eye, use the more specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for exudative or neovascular macular degeneration. Do not apply it when the documentation clearly states right eye or left eye; check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both the AMD type and eye laterality before assigning H35.319.