H31.091
BillableOther chorioretinal scars, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Scarring or permanent damage to the tissue layer beneath the retina in the right eye from causes other than solar exposure, such as inflammation, infection, or previous eye disease.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the etiology of the chorioretinal scar in the medical record, as this code is for non-solar causes
- •Document whether the scar is from prior inflammation, infection, trauma, or other specified conditions for complete clinical picture
Code Hierarchy
└H31Other disorders of choroid└H31.0Chorioretinal scars└H31.09Other chorioretinal scars└H31.091Other chorioretinal scars, right eye
└H31.091Other chorioretinal scars, right eye