H36.81Header code — not billable
Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H36
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H36
H36Retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhereH36.8Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhereH36.811Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eyeYesH36.812Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eyeYesH36.813Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateralYesH36.819Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eyeYesH36.82Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathyH36.821Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eyeYesH36.822Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eyeYesH36.823Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateralYesH36.829Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eyeYesH36.89Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhereYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H36.81?
H36.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy.
Is H36.81 a billable code?
No. H36.81 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 H36.81 in?
H36.81 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H36.81 become effective?
H36.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H36.81?
H36.81 belongs to category H36, 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.