H35.353 Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from H35 Other retinal disorders

Excludes2 (not included here)

• diabetic retinal disorders (E08.311-E08.359, E09.311-E09.359, E10.311-E10.359, E11.311-E11.359, E13.311-E13.359)

Applies from H35.35 Cystoid macular degeneration

Excludes1 (never code together)

• cystoid macular edema following cataract surgery (H59.03-)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 124-125 in MDC 02.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 362.53 Cystoid macular degeneration (approximate)

Nearby codes

• H35.343 Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, bilateral
• H35.349 Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole, unspecified eye
• H35.35 Cystoid macular degeneration
• H35.351 Cystoid macular degeneration, right eye
• H35.352 Cystoid macular degeneration, left eye
• H35.353 Cystoid macular degeneration, bilateral (this code)
• H35.359 Cystoid macular degeneration, unspecified eye
• H35.36 Drusen (degenerative) of macula
• H35.361 Drusen (degenerative) of macula, right eye
• H35.362 Drusen (degenerative) of macula, left eye
• H35.363 Drusen (degenerative) of macula, bilateral