ICD-10 Code H43.22 – Crystalline deposits in vitreous body, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43.22 – Crystalline deposits in vitreous body, left eye
What it is
Use this code for crystalline material identified in the vitreous body of the left eye. It describes a specific ocular finding, not a general vision complaint or an unspecified vitreous disorder.
Clinical signs
Patients may have visible vitreous crystals on eye examination, sometimes with floaters or reduced visual clarity. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H43.22 when the provider documents crystalline deposits in the vitreous body of the left eye. Code it when the finding is confirmed on ophthalmic exam or explicitly recorded in the assessment. If the note does not specify the left eye, check documentation before assigning laterality.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generic vitreous floaters, hemorrhage, or other non-crystalline vitreous abnormalities. If the record only says “vitreous changes,” check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the anatomic site and laterality; H43.22 is only for the left eye.