ICD Code H35.3131
ICD code H35.3131 is used to identify nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, early dry stage in clinical documentation.
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What is ICD diagnosis code H35.3131
ICD code H35.3131 is nonexudative (dry) age-related macular degeneration in both eyes at an early stage.
When to use ICD code H35.3131
1. Presence of bilateral retinal drusen without evidence of subretinal or intraretinal fluid
2. Early dry stage changes in both eyes, such as pigmentary alterations or mild retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) abnormalities
3. Absence of neovascularization or exudative findings in either eye
4. No geographic atrophy involving the center of the macula
5. Visual acuity may be normal or mildly reduced
6. Diagnosis confirmed by clinical examination and/or retinal imaging (e.g., fundus photography, OCT)
Billable CPT codes for ICD code H35.3131
Relevant CPT codes for ICD code H35.3131 include:
- 92002: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, new patient
- 92004: Ophthalmological services; comprehensive, new patient
- 92012: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, established patient
- 92014: Ophthalmological services; comprehensive, established patient
- 92133: Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment, with interpretation and report, optic nerve
- 92134: Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment, with interpretation and report, retina
- 92250: Fundus photography with interpretation and report
- 99202–99215: Evaluation and management services (office or other outpatient visits)
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