ICD-10 Code H31.319 – Expulsive choroidal hemorrhage, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H31.319 – Expulsive choroidal hemorrhage, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies an expulsive choroidal hemorrhage affecting an eye, with the eye laterality not specified in the record. It refers to bleeding in the choroidal space, a serious ocular complication.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records may note sudden ocular pain, loss of vision, or marked intraoperative or postoperative eye complication consistent with choroidal bleeding.
When to use this code
Use H31.319 when the provider documents expulsive choroidal hemorrhage but does not specify right or left eye. This may appear in operative, postoperative, or ophthalmology notes describing a severe choroidal bleed. Check documentation if the note only mentions hemorrhage without the expulsive qualifier.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified intraocular hemorrhage or other retinal or choroidal disorders without expulsive choroidal hemorrhage. If the eye laterality is documented, select the appropriate specific code instead.
Coding tip
Confirm both the expulsive nature of the hemorrhage and the unspecified laterality before assigning H31.319.