Is H36.82 a billable code?
No. H36.82 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H36.82: Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H36.82 groups related diagnoses under proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H36.82
- H36.821Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, right eye
- H36.822Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye
- H36.823Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, bilateral
- H36.829Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, unspecified eye
Other codes in H36.8 Other retinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
H36.82 questions
What does H36.82 mean?
H36.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for Proliferative sickle-cell retinopathy. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.