ICD-10 Code H33.303 – Unspecified retinal break, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H33.303 – Unspecified retinal break, bilateral
What it is
This code identifies a retinal break in both eyes when the type of break is not specified. Use it for documentation that confirms bilateral retinal tears, holes, or breaks without further detail.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include retinal discontinuity on eye examination, often with symptoms such as flashes, floaters, or reduced vision if noted by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use H33.303 when the record states a bilateral retinal break but does not describe the break as a tear, hole, or other specific type. It also fits when laterality is bilateral and the provider has not documented a more precise diagnosis.
If the chart later specifies the retinal lesion type, code the documented condition instead. Check documentation for associated retinal detachment or other retinal disorders that may require additional coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unilateral retinal breaks or for retinal detachment without a documented break. Also avoid it when the provider identifies a more specific retinal lesion.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and lesion type in the ophthalmology note before assigning H33.303.