ICD-10 Code H35.069 – Retinal vasculitis, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.069 – Retinal vasculitis, unspecified eye
What it is
H35.069 identifies retinal vasculitis affecting an unspecified eye. It means inflammation of the retinal blood vessels is documented, but the record does not name the right or left eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include retinal vessel inflammation, perivascular sheathing, retinal hemorrhage, or retinal edema seen on eye examination or imaging.
When to use this code
Use H35.069 when the provider documents retinal vasculitis and does not specify which eye is involved. It may also fit when the chart confirms retinal vessel inflammation but laterality is missing or unclear. Check documentation if another retinal disorder is described more specifically.
Do not use for
Do not use this code when the record identifies the right or left eye, because a laterality-specific code is needed. Do not assign it for nonretinal vasculitis or nonspecific “eye inflammation” without retinal involvement.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality before coding; if it is absent, H35.069 is the unspecified-eye option.