ICD-10 Code H30.031 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.031 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a localized inflammatory disorder affecting the choroid and retina in the peripheral area of the right eye. Use it when documentation specifies focal chorioretinal inflammation limited to that eye and location.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include localized retinal or choroidal inflammation noted on eye examination, with symptoms such as blurred vision or floaters if recorded.
When to use this code
Use H30.031 when the provider documents focal chorioretinal inflammation in the peripheral right eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or encounter diagnoses that clearly identify the site and laterality.
If the record only says chorioretinal inflammation without location or eye, check documentation before coding. Code the documented condition as written; do not assume bilateral or generalized disease.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left-eye, bilateral, central, or unspecified chorioretinal inflammation. Check documentation if the condition is another retinal, choroidal, or infectious eye disorder.
Coding tip
Match laterality and anatomic site exactly; if the note does not specify peripheral right eye, query the provider.