ICD-10 Code H31.401 – Unspecified choroidal detachment, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H31.401 – Unspecified choroidal detachment, right eye
What it is
This code identifies a choroidal detachment in the right eye when the cause or type is not further specified. It means the choroid has separated from the underlying tissue, but the documentation does not give a more exact diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings may include blurred vision, eye discomfort, or an abnormal appearance on eye examination, but you should code only what the record supports.
When to use this code
Use H31.401 when the provider documents choroidal detachment limited to the right eye and does not specify a cause, such as postoperative, serous, or hemorrhagic. It also fits when the record confirms detachment but leaves the subtype unclear. If laterality or etiology is documented elsewhere, code to that more specific entry.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for choroidal detachment in another eye or when the record specifies a different type of detachment. Check documentation if the note describes retinal detachment or another posterior segment disorder instead.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and specificity before assigning H31.401, because a more detailed choroidal detachment code may be available.