Is ICD-10-CM code H33 billable?

No, H33 (Retinal detachments and breaks) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM code. It must be coded to a more specific subcategory before it can be used for reimbursement.

What chapter does ICD-10-CM code H33 belong to?

H33 belongs to Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM tabular list: H00–H59 (Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa).

H33

Non-Billable

ChapterH00–H59

Rankcategory

Description

Retinal detachments and breaks

About ICD-10-CM code H33

Retinal detachments and breaks is classified in ICD-10-CM as code H33, part of H00-H59 Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa, within Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36). Its status is non-billable, meaning reporting it requires a deeper, more specific code.

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 5 non-billable)

H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal breakhas subcodes H33.1Retinoschisis and retinal cystshas subcodes H33.2Serous retinal detachmenthas subcodes H33.3Retinal breaks without detachmenthas subcodes H33.4Traction detachment of retinahas subcodes H33.8Other retinal detachments

Metadata & Insights

•Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
•Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

CH7 Parent Instructions

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)

certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
neoplasms (C00-D49)
symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)

detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-)

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

H30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)

H33Retinal detachments and breaksNot billable

H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal breakSubcodes

H33.1Retinoschisis and retinal cystsSubcodes

H33.2Serous retinal detachmentSubcodes

H33.3Retinal breaks without detachmentSubcodes

H33.4Traction detachment of retinaSubcodes

H33.8Other retinal detachmentsBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H33:

chapterCH7

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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