H30.893

What This Code Means

This code describes inflammation affecting the choroid and retina (the light-sensitive layers at the back of the eye) in both eyes, when the specific type of inflammation doesn't fit other defined categories. This is a less common form of eye inflammation that requires bilateral involvement to use this code.

Coding Tips

• •Verify that the inflammation affects BOTH eyes before assigning this bilateral code; if only one eye is affected, use the unilateral equivalent (H30.891)
• •This is an 'other' category code, so document the specific type of chorioretinal inflammation in the medical record to support medical necessity and consider querying the provider if the inflammation type is more specifically documented