ICD-10 Code H30.029 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.029 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies a localized inflammatory disorder affecting the choroid and retina at the posterior pole of the eye, when the eye is not specified. Use it for a focal chorioretinal lesion documented in that area.
Clinical signs
Findings may include decreased vision, blurred central vision, or a visible focal inflammatory retinal-choroidal lesion near the macula. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H30.029 when the record clearly documents focal chorioretinal inflammation of the posterior pole and does not identify the right or left eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, imaging reports, or specialist assessments describing a localized posterior pole inflammatory process. Check documentation if the cause or laterality is stated elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific uveitis, diffuse chorioretinal inflammation, or conditions limited to a different retinal location. Do not assign it when the eye laterality is documented.
Coding tip
Confirm both the anatomic site and laterality in the chart before coding; unspecified eye codes should be used only when the record truly lacks that detail.