ICD-10 Code H35.311 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.311 – Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye
What it is
Use this code for dry, nonexudative age-related macular degeneration affecting the right eye. It describes macular degeneration without leakage, bleeding, or neovascular activity.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include gradual central vision loss, blurred reading vision, and drusen or retinal pigment changes on eye exam. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Assign H35.311 when the provider documents nonexudative age-related macular degeneration in the right eye. Use it for encounters focused on monitoring, evaluation, or follow-up of dry AMD limited to that eye.
If documentation does not specify laterality or whether the condition is exudative, check the record before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for exudative or neovascular macular degeneration, or when the left eye or both eyes are documented instead. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify laterality and whether the AMD is dry versus wet before assigning the code.