H30.021
BillableFocal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right 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 the central area of the back of the right eye. This focal inflammation affects the posterior pole region responsible for central vision.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm right eye laterality is documented in the medical record
- •Distinguish from juxtapapillary inflammation (H30.01-) which is located near the optic disc
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.0Focal chorioretinal inflammation└H30.02Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole└H30.021Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right eye
└H30.021Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right eye