ICD-10 Code H33.001 – Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H33.001 – Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a retinal detachment in the right eye when a retinal break is present, but the detachment type is not further specified. Use it when documentation confirms the right eye and a break, yet does not name the detachment subtype.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include sudden flashes, new floaters, or a curtain-like shadow in the visual field. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and the eye examination for confirmation of the retinal break and detachment.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states right-eye retinal detachment with retinal break and does not describe the detachment as rhegmatogenous or another specific type. It is also appropriate when the provider documents a detached retina with a break, but the exact subtype remains unspecified. Verify that the right eye is clearly identified.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left-eye or bilateral retinal detachment, or when the record specifies a different detachment subtype. If no retinal break is documented, check documentation before assigning this code.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and the presence of a retinal break in the provider note before coding.