ICD-10 Code H35.739 – Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.739 – Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a hemorrhagic detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium in an unspecified eye. Use it when the record documents blood-related separation of the retinal pigment epithelium but does not specify right or left eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may note retinal pigment epithelial detachment with hemorrhage on eye exam or imaging, but the exact presentation depends on the underlying cause.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents hemorrhagic detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium and laterality is not stated. It may also apply when the condition is recorded as unspecified eye in the assessment, impression, or final diagnosis. Check documentation if the note suggests a different retinal disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonhemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelial detachment or for retinal detachment without pigment epithelium involvement. If the eye is specified as right or left, use the laterality-specific code instead.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and the presence of hemorrhage in the final provider diagnosis before assigning H35.739.