H31.103
BillableChoroidal degeneration, unspecified, bilateral
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 both eyes without a specified underlying cause.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when choroidal degeneration is documented in both eyes; verify bilateral involvement in the medical record
- •Bilateral choroidal degeneration may suggest a systemic condition or age-related changes affecting both eyes
Code Hierarchy
└H31Other disorders of choroid└H31.1Choroidal degeneration└H31.10Unspecified choroidal degeneration└H31.103Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, bilateral
└H31.103Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, bilateral