H30.142
BillableAcute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A sudden inflammatory condition affecting the back of the left eye, characterized by multiple small, flat, pigmented lesions on the light-sensitive tissue.
Coding Tips
- •This is an acute condition requiring documentation of laterality; ensure left eye is clearly specified in the medical record
- •Often associated with viral infections; review clinical notes for any preceding systemic illness or viral exposure
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.1Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation└H30.14Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy└H30.142Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, left eye
└H30.142Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, left eye