H33.3

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Retinal breaks without detachment

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

Instructional Notes

Excludes1(Not coded here. Use a different code.)
  • chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment (H59.81-)
Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • peripheral retinal degeneration without break (H35.4-)
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)
H33Retinal detachments and breaks
H33.3Retinal breaks without detachmentNot billable
H33.30Unspecified retinal breakSubcodes
H33.31Horseshoe tear of retina without detachmentSubcodes
H33.32Round hole of retina without detachmentSubcodes
H33.33Multiple defects of retina without detachmentSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H33.3:

categoryH33
Retinal detachments and breaks
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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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