H31.012
BillableMacula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic), left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes scarring of the macula (the central part of the retina responsible for detailed vision) in the left eye that developed after inflammation or injury. These scars can result from conditions like uveitis, retinitis, or eye trauma and may affect central vision.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the laterality is documented as left eye (H31.012) versus right eye (H31.011) or bilateral (H31.013) to ensure accurate code selection
- •Confirm the etiology is documented as either post-inflammatory or post-traumatic, as this distinction is clinically important for understanding the underlying cause
Code Hierarchy
└H31Other disorders of choroid└H31.0Chorioretinal scars└H31.01Macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic)└H31.012Macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic), left eye
└H31.012Macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic), left eye