H35.723 Serous detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral

ICD-10-CM H35.723: Serous detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, bilateral

ICD-10-CM code H35.723 represents serous detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium in both eyes. Public sources identify this diagnosis within the separation of retinal layers category and distinguish it from unilateral and hemorrhagic variations. A payer clinical policy includes this code in a list related to retinal detachment repair, though listing a code does not confirm coverage. 1 2 3 4

Plain-language overview

Code H35.723 identifies a condition called serous detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium affecting both eyes. This descriptor is explicitly listed in the ICD-10-CM code system version 2022. 2

What this code represents

The H35.723 code is listed under the H35.7 category for separation of retinal layers. The source explicitly labels this broader category with a notation stating "Not Coded Here." 4

The H35.723 bilateral code is listed alongside right eye and left eye variations for serous detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium. The sources also list separate bilateral codes for hemorrhagic detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium. 1 3

Coding details

The ICD-10-CM system provides distinct codes for laterality, listing H35.721 for the right eye and H35.722 for the left eye. The H35.723 code is designated specifically for bilateral involvement. 1 3

Documentation considerations

The available source documents list H35.723 with the official descriptor of bilateral serous detachment of the retinal pigment epithelium. The provided excerpts do not specify the clinical documentation elements needed to select this code. 2 4

Coverage and utilization context

A payer clinical policy for the repair of retinal detachment includes the H35.723 code in a list of diagnoses associated with serous, tractional, or hemorrhagic etiology. The provided policy excerpt does not state specific coverage criteria for this code. 3

What the sources add

The National Library of Medicine code system browser establishes the official ICD-10-CM descriptor and version for H35.723. A separate clinical policy source lists the same code within the context of retinal detachment repair procedures. 2 3

The University of Michigan source lists H35.723 among multiple detachment variations, including unspecified eye and hemorrhagic types. The Unbound Medicine source places the same code within the H35.7 separation of retinal layers category. 1 4

Sources

1. Phecode 362.31 · ExPRSweb — csg.sph.umich.edu; accessed 2026-07-25.
2. Browse Code Systems — vsac.nlm.nih.gov; accessed 2026-07-25.
3. Clinical Policy: Repair of Retinal Detachment — homestatehealth.com; accessed 2026-07-25.
4. H35.7 - Separation of retinal layers | ICD-10-CM — unboundmedicine.com; accessed 2026-07-25.