H31.101
BillableChoroidal degeneration, unspecified, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Progressive thinning or deterioration of the choroid (the blood vessel layer beneath the retina) in the right eye without a specified underlying cause.
Coding Tips
- •This code indicates unspecified choroidal degeneration; if a specific type is documented (atrophic, myopic, etc.), use a more specific code
- •Verify whether the degeneration is age-related, associated with myopia, or secondary to another condition
Code Hierarchy
└H31Other disorders of choroid└H31.1Choroidal degeneration└H31.10Unspecified choroidal degeneration└H31.101Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, right eye
└H31.101Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, right eye