ICD-10 Code H43.39 – Other vitreous opacities (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43.39 – Other vitreous opacities
What it is
H43.39 identifies vitreous opacities that are present but not otherwise specified. Use it when the chart describes floaters or similar vitreous changes without a more precise vitreous disorder.
Clinical signs
Patients may report moving spots, cobwebs, or shadows in vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and the ophthalmic exam for the exact vitreous finding.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents other vitreous opacities and does not name a more specific diagnosis. It also fits cases where the record notes vitreous opacities, but the type or cause is not further defined. Check documentation if the note suggests hemorrhage, detachment, or another distinct vitreous condition.
Do not use for
Do not use H43.39 for vitreous hemorrhage, vitreous detachment, or other clearly named vitreous disorders. If the documentation is more specific, select the exact code instead.
Coding tip
Code the most specific vitreous diagnosis documented; if the note only says “floaters” or “vitreous opacities,” this code may be appropriate.