ICD-10 Code H43.3 – Other vitreous opacities (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43.3 – Other vitreous opacities
What it is
H43.3 identifies vitreous opacities, meaning visible particles or clouding within the eye’s vitreous gel. Use it when the chart documents non-specific floaters or other vitreous debris without a more specific diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Patients often report floaters, spots, cobwebs, or moving shadows in vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and note whether the provider describes vitreous opacities rather than retinal or lens-related findings.
When to use this code
Use H43.3 when the clinician documents other vitreous opacities as the cause of visual disturbance or when exam findings specifically identify vitreous debris. It is appropriate for nonspecific vitreous clouding not classified elsewhere. Check documentation if the note suggests hemorrhage, detachment, or another defined vitreous disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for vitreous hemorrhage, vitreous detachment, or retinal pathology documented as the primary condition. If the record names a more specific vitreous disorder, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Code H43.3 only when the provider links the visual complaint to vitreous opacities, not when floaters are mentioned without a documented ocular diagnosis.