H33.3

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Retinal breaks without detachment

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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❌ Excludes1

direct

These codes are mutually exclusive. Never code them together.

• chorioretinal scars after surgery for detachment (H59.81-)

❌ Excludes1

inherited

Rules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.

H33

• detachment of retinal pigment epithelium (H35.72-, H35.73-)

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

Both codes can exist if both conditions are documented.

• peripheral retinal degeneration without break (H35.4-)

Child Codes (4)

H33.30Unspecified retinal breakHeader H33.31Horseshoe tear of retina without detachmentHeader H33.32Round hole of retina without detachmentHeader H33.33Multiple defects of retina without detachmentHeader

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code H33.3 represents retinal breaks without detachment. This code falls under the Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under H33.3. Coders should note that H33.3 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code H33.3?

ICD-10-CM code H33.3 is "Retinal breaks without detachment". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

Is H33.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, H33.3 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

What codes are excluded with H33.3?

H33.3 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.

Can H33.3 be coded with other codes?

H33.3 has 1 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.

Related Codes in H33

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

H33.0Retinal detachment with retinal break H33.1Retinoschisis and retinal cysts H33.2Serous retinal detachment H33.4Traction detachment of retina H33.8Other retinal detachments

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Code Information

CodeH33.3

BillableNo — Header code

ParentH33

CategoryDiseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

Excludes12 rule(s)

Excludes21 note(s)

Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)