ICD-10 Code H31.30 – Unspecified choroidal hemorrhage (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H31.30 – Unspecified choroidal hemorrhage
What it is
This code identifies bleeding in the choroid, the vascular layer between the retina and sclera, when the documentation does not specify the cause, extent, or laterality. Use it when the record states choroidal hemorrhage but gives no further detail.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include sudden vision change, ocular pain, or an abnormal fundus exam showing choroidal bleeding.
When to use this code
Use H31.30 when the clinician documents choroidal hemorrhage without naming it as traumatic, postoperative, or another specific type. It also fits when laterality or cause is not stated and you cannot code more specifically from the note.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the record identifies a traumatic, surgical, or other specified choroidal hemorrhage. Check documentation if the note instead describes retinal, vitreous, or subconjunctival bleeding.
Coding tip
Query the provider for cause and laterality when the chart only says “choroidal hemorrhage.”