Specific code 2011 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 362.43
Hemorrhagic detach of retinal pigment epithelium
  • Short description: Hem detach pigmnt epith.
  • ICD-9-CM 362.43 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 362.43 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 362.43 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM H35.739 Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, unspecified eye
Approximate Synonyms
  • Bilat hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
  • Bilateral hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
  • Hemorrhagic detachment of retinal pigment epithelium
  • Hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
  • L hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
  • Left hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
  • R hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
  • Retinal pigment epithelium detachment, both eyes
  • Right hemorrhagic retinal pigment epithelium detachment
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 362.43:
  • Detachment
  • Separation
    • retina, retinal (see also Detachment, retina) 361.9
      • layers 362.40
        • sensory (see also Retinoschisis) 361.10
      • pigment epithelium (exudative) 362.42
        • hemorrhagic 362.43
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