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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for detachment

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Detachment”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding detachment

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for detachment; the code depends on the details below.

More specific detachment codes (official index)

  • cartilage
  • cervix, annular N88.8 — Other specified noninflammatory disorders of cervix uteri
  • complicating delivery O71.3 — Obstetric laceration of cervix
  • choroid (old) (postinfectional) (simple) (spontaneous) H31.40 — Unspecified choroidal detachment
  • hemorrhagic H31.41 — Hemorrhagic choroidal detachment
  • serous H31.42 — Serous choroidal detachment
  • ligament
  • meniscus (knee)
  • current injury
  • due to old tear or injury
  • retina (without retinal break) (serous) H33.2 — Serous retinal detachment
  • with retinal:
  • break H33.00 — Unspecified retinal detachment with retinal break
  • giant H33.03 — Retinal detachment with giant retinal tear
  • multiple H33.02 — Retinal detachment with multiple breaks
  • single H33.01 — Retinal detachment with single break
  • dialysis H33.04 — Retinal detachment with retinal dialysis
  • pigment epithelium
  • rhegmatogenous
  • specified NEC H33.8 — Other retinal detachments
  • total H33.05 — Total retinal detachment
  • traction H33.4 — Traction detachment of retina
  • vitreous (body) H43.81 — Vitreous degeneration

Common questions about detachment ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for choroid detachment?

H31.40 — Unspecified choroidal detachment (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for retina detachment?

H33.2 — Serous retinal detachment (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for vitreous detachment?

H43.81 — Vitreous degeneration (header code; choose a more specific subcode).