ICD-10 Code H30.89 – Other chorioretinal inflammations (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.89 – Other chorioretinal inflammations
What it is
H30.89 identifies inflammatory disease affecting the choroid and retina that does not fit a more specific chorioretinal diagnosis. Use it when the record documents chorioretinal inflammation but names no narrower code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include ocular inflammation noted on exam, visual disturbance, or retinal and choroidal inflammatory changes described by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents other or unspecified chorioretinal inflammation and does not identify a more specific subtype. It is also appropriate when the chart supports chorioretinal inflammation, but the exact inflammatory condition is not stated. Check documentation for laterality and any additional associated diagnoses.
Do not use for
Do not use H30.89 if the record clearly identifies a more specific chorioretinal disorder with its own code. Do not use it for noninflammatory retinal or choroidal disease, or when documentation only says “eye inflammation” without chorioretinal involvement.
Coding tip
Code the most specific chorioretinal diagnosis available, and query the provider if the note is vague or the inflammation type is not clear.