ICD-10 Code H30.019 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.019 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies focal inflammation affecting the choroid and retina near the optic disc, with the eye not otherwise specified. Use it when documentation states juxtapapillary chorioretinal inflammation without laterality.
Clinical signs
Findings may include localized posterior segment inflammation near the optic nerve head, with visual symptoms depending on extent and location. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H30.019 when the clinician documents focal chorioretinal inflammation that is juxtapapillary and does not specify right, left, or bilateral eye. It also fits charted cases where the diagnosis is limited to this anatomic location and no more specific code is supported.
If the record names another retinal, choroidal, or optic nerve disorder, check documentation before assigning this code. Confirm that the condition is inflammatory and not a scar, degeneration, or unrelated posterior uveitis diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific chorioretinitis without juxtapapillary detail, or when laterality is documented and a more specific code applies. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Always verify the eye laterality and whether the provider specifically documented juxtapapillary involvement before assigning H30.019.