H30.009
BillableUnspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the choroid and retina in a localized area, but the specific eye or eyes affected are not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Use only when documentation does not specify laterality; query provider to determine which eye(s) are affected
- •This is a less specific code and should be avoided if laterality can be determined from the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.0Focal chorioretinal inflammation└H30.00Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation└H30.009Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye
└H30.009Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye