ICD-10 Code H30.14 – Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.14 – Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy
What it is
This code identifies acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, an inflammatory eye disorder affecting the retina and retinal pigment epithelium. It is used when the diagnosis is documented as APMPPE.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include sudden blurred vision, central or paracentral scotomas, and multiple creamy placoid lesions in the posterior retina. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H30.14 when the provider documents APMPPE or the full condition name. Code it for confirmed inflammatory posterior segment disease involving the characteristic placoid lesions. If the record only notes nonspecific visual symptoms, do not assign this code without a documented diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for general uveitis, retinal scars, or unspecified chorioretinal inflammation. Check documentation if the eye condition is described differently or the diagnosis is not confirmed.
Coding tip
Assign the code only when APMPPE is explicitly documented, because symptom-only notes are not enough.