ICD-10 Code H30.049 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.049 – Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies localized inflammation of the choroid and retina in the macular or nearby paramacular area of an unspecified eye. Use it when the record does not name the right or left eye.
Clinical signs
Findings may include reduced central vision, blurred vision, or a macular inflammatory lesion on eye examination. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H30.049 when the provider documents focal chorioretinal inflammation affecting the macula or paramacula and does not specify laterality. It fits cases recorded as chorioretinitis or chorioretinal inflammation with a localized macular distribution. Check documentation if the note names a different retinal or choroidal disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the chart specifies the right or left eye, because a laterality-specific code is more accurate. Also avoid it when the condition is described as a different retinal, choroidal, or infectious process. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that both the anatomic site and laterality are documented before assigning H30.049.