ICD-10 Code H30.039 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.039 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies localized inflammation involving the choroid and retina in the peripheral part of an unspecified eye. Use it when documentation names focal chorioretinal inflammation but does not specify laterality.
Clinical signs
Typical findings may include a peripheral chorioretinal inflammatory lesion on eye examination, sometimes with blurred vision or floaters. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H30.039 when the record documents focal chorioretinal inflammation in the peripheral retina/choroid and the eye is not identified as right or left. It also fits when the diagnosis is clearly stated but laterality is missing. Check documentation if the note suggests a different inflammatory eye disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for diffuse chorioretinal inflammation, central lesions, or conditions limited to the retina alone. If laterality is documented, choose the appropriate right or left code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both location and laterality in the ophthalmology note before assigning H30.039.