ICD-10 Code H30.119 – Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.119 – Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a chorioretinal inflammatory process affecting the posterior pole of the eye, with no eye laterality specified. Use it when the record documents disseminated inflammation involving the choroid and retina in that region.
Clinical signs
Findings may include blurred vision, floaters, or decreased central visual function, depending on extent and activity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the ophthalmic exam and imaging findings.
When to use this code
Use H30.119 when the provider documents disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of the posterior pole and does not specify left or right eye. It also fits follow-up or encounter documentation that retains the same diagnosis without laterality detail. Check documentation if the note instead describes another posterior uveitis or a different retinal disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for conditions limited to the anterior segment, isolated choroiditis, or retinal disease without chorioretinal inflammation. If laterality is documented, code the specified eye instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the exact anatomic site and laterality in the ophthalmology note before assigning H30.119.