H36.812
✓ BillableNonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • arteriosclerotic retinopathy (H35.0-)
- • diabetic retinopathy (E08.3-, E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • Code first: underlying disease, such as:
- • Code first: lipid storage disorders (E75.-)
- • Code first: sickle-cell disorders (D57.-)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code H36.812 represents nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye. This code falls under the Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory. Coders should note that H36.812 has 2 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code H36.812?
ICD-10-CM code H36.812 is "Nonproliferative sickle-cell retinopathy, left eye". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Is H36.812 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, H36.812 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What codes are excluded with H36.812?
H36.812 has 2 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in H36.81
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)