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).