ICD-10 Code H31.32 – Choroidal rupture (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H31.32 – Choroidal rupture
What it is
H31.32 identifies a rupture of the choroid, the vascular layer beneath the retina. Use it when documentation specifically states choroidal rupture, usually after blunt eye trauma.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, records note traumatic ocular injury with fundus findings such as a crescent-shaped break in the choroid, sometimes with associated retinal or macular involvement.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents choroidal rupture as the diagnosis, whether the note is from an emergency visit, ophthalmology exam, or follow-up after trauma. It may appear with other eye injury codes if the chart documents additional traumatic findings.
If the record only mentions blunt eye trauma, retinal tear, or choroidal hemorrhage without stating rupture, check documentation before assigning H31.32. Code the documented condition, not the suspected injury.
Do not use for
Do not use H31.32 for unrelated choroidal disorders, simple contusions, or retinal injuries that are not described as rupture. Check documentation when the chart uses vague trauma language.
Coding tip
Assign H31.32 only when the provider clearly documents choroidal rupture; if trauma is present but the eye finding is unclear, query or review the note.