ICD-10 Code H31.419 – Hemorrhagic choroidal detachment, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H31.419 – Hemorrhagic choroidal detachment, unspecified eye
What it is
H31.419 identifies a hemorrhagic choroidal detachment in an unspecified eye. It means blood has collected in the choroidal space, causing the choroid to separate from the underlying eye structures.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see eye pain, reduced vision, or an abnormal choroidal elevation noted on ophthalmic examination or imaging.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents hemorrhagic choroidal detachment but does not specify the right or left eye. It is appropriate for confirmed cases described by the ophthalmologist, operative note, or follow-up assessment. If the eye is identified, code laterality instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonhemorrhagic choroidal detachment or when the documentation names a specific eye. Check documentation if the record only mentions choroidal effusion, retinal detachment, or another ocular bleed.
Coding tip
Confirm both hemorrhagic nature and laterality before assigning H31.419.