H30.029
BillableFocal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, 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 the central area of the back of the eye when the specific eye is not identified. This focal inflammation affects the posterior pole region.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code; query provider documentation to determine laterality when possible
- •Avoid using this code if eye laterality can be determined from the clinical record
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.0Focal chorioretinal inflammation└H30.02Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole└H30.029Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye
└H30.029Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye