ICD-10 Code H35.469 – Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H35.469 – Secondary vitreoretinal degeneration, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies vitreoretinal degeneration in an unspecified eye when the condition is secondary to another cause. Use it when the record documents degeneration involving the vitreous and retina but does not name the eye.
Clinical signs
Findings may include retinal or vitreous structural changes noted on eye exam or imaging. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact degenerative change and laterality.
When to use this code
Use H35.469 when the provider documents secondary vitreoretinal degeneration and does not specify right or left eye. It is also appropriate when the note confirms a secondary degenerative process but gives no more detail. Check documentation for the underlying cause if it is relevant to the encounter.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for primary vitreoretinal degeneration or when the affected eye is documented. Do not assign it if the record supports a different retinal disorder or a more specific code.
Coding tip
If laterality or the underlying condition is documented elsewhere in the chart, code to the most specific ICD-10-CM option available.