H30.22
BillablePosterior cyclitis, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the ciliary body (the part of the eye that controls focus and produces fluid) occurring in the back portion of the eye, specifically affecting the left eye. This condition causes eye pain, blurred vision, and sensitivity to light.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure laterality is documented in the medical record as 'left eye' to support the fifth character '2' in this code
- •Verify if this is a new diagnosis or recurrent condition, as this may affect medical decision-making and treatment approach documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.2Posterior cyclitis└H30.22Posterior cyclitis, left eye
└H30.22Posterior cyclitis, left eye