ICD-10 Code H30.149 – Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.149 – Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, unspecified eye
What it is
H30.149 identifies acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy affecting an unspecified eye. It is used when the diagnosis is documented but the affected side is not stated.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include sudden visual disturbance with multiple placoid lesions at the level of the retinal pigment epithelium. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for laterality and supporting ophthalmic exam findings.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy and does not specify right or left eye. It is appropriate for confirmed diagnoses in outpatient, inpatient, or consult notes. If the record identifies the eye, choose the laterality-specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for other posterior uveitis, chorioretinal disorders, or retinal pigment epitheliopathy without this specific diagnosis. Check documentation if the condition is only suspected or if laterality is stated.
Coding tip
Verify that the note names this exact condition and that eye laterality is truly unspecified before assigning H30.149.