H30.023
BillableFocal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateral
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 both eyes. This bilateral focal inflammation affects the posterior pole regions responsible for central vision in each eye.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when inflammation is documented in both eyes
- •Bilateral posterior pole involvement may indicate systemic disease requiring investigation
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.0Focal chorioretinal inflammation└H30.02Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole└H30.023Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateral
└H30.023Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateral