H35.38Header code — not billable
Toxic maculopathy
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H35
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H35
H35Other retinal disordersH35.0Background retinopathy and retinal vascular changesH35.00Unspecified background retinopathyYesH35.01Changes in retinal vascular appearanceH35.011Changes in retinal vascular appearance, right eyeYesH35.012Changes in retinal vascular appearance, left eyeYesH35.013Changes in retinal vascular appearance, bilateralYesH35.019Changes in retinal vascular appearance, unspecified eyeYesH35.02Exudative retinopathyH35.021Exudative retinopathy, right eyeYesH35.022Exudative retinopathy, left eyeYesH35.023Exudative retinopathy, bilateralYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H35.38?
H35.38 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Toxic maculopathy.
Is H35.38 a billable code?
No. H35.38 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H35.38 in?
H35.38 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H35.38 become effective?
H35.38 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H35.38?
H35.38 belongs to category H35, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.