ICD-10 Code H35.171 – Retrolental fibroplasia, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.171 – Retrolental fibroplasia, right eye
What it is
H35.171 identifies retrolental fibroplasia in the right eye. Use it when the record documents this retinal disorder affecting only the right eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Standard references describe abnormal fibrovascular tissue behind the lens, with possible retinal scarring or tractional changes.
When to use this code
Use this code when the clinician clearly documents retrolental fibroplasia in the right eye. It is appropriate for unilateral disease and when laterality is specified in the chart. If the note only says retrolental fibroplasia without eye laterality, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use it for left-eye or bilateral disease, or when the record names a different retinal disorder. If the diagnosis is uncertain or unstated, check documentation.
Coding tip
Always confirm laterality; H35.171 is right eye only.