H30.23
BillablePosterior cyclitis, bilateral
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Inflammation of the back portion of both eyes' middle layers, affecting the ciliary body and surrounding tissue in both eyes.
Coding Tips
- •Bilateral involvement should be explicitly documented in the medical record; this code indicates both eyes are affected
- •When bilateral disease is present, use this code rather than coding each eye separately
Code Hierarchy
└H30Chorioretinal inflammation└H30.2Posterior cyclitis└H30.23Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
└H30.23Posterior cyclitis, bilateral