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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for macula hole

H35.34

Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hole (round) › macula”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding macula hole

The ICD-10-CM code for macula hole is H35.34 (Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole).

Within H35.3 (degeneration of macula and posterior pole), H35.34 is specifically for macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole. Related codes cover unspecified macular degeneration (H35.30), Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration (H35.31), Exudative age-related macular degeneration (H35.32), Angioid streaks of macula (H35.33), Cystoid macular degeneration (H35.35), Drusen (degenerative) of macula (H35.36), puckering of macula (H35.37) and toxic maculopathy (H35.38).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H35.341 (right eye), H35.342 (left eye), H35.343 (bilateral) and H35.349 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about macula hole ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for macula hole?

H35.34 — Macular cyst, hole, or pseudohole (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H35.34 billable?

No. H35.34 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.