ICD-10 Code H43.89 – Other disorders of vitreous body (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43.89 – Other disorders of vitreous body
What it is
H43.89 identifies other specified disorders of the vitreous body, the gel-like substance inside the eye. Use it when documentation describes a vitreous condition not captured by a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include vitreous opacities, floaters, or other abnormal vitreous changes noted on eye exam or imaging.
When to use this code
Use H43.89 when the provider documents a vitreous disorder and no more specific vitreous code applies. This may include an atypical or unspecified vitreous abnormality that is still clearly identified in the record.
Code it only when the documentation supports a vitreous-body diagnosis rather than a retinal, lens, or general visual complaint. Check documentation if the note does not clearly distinguish the involved eye structure.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for vitreous hemorrhage, detached vitreous, or other separately classified vitreous conditions. Avoid it when the record supports a more specific diagnosis.
Coding tip
Review the ophthalmology note carefully and choose the most specific vitreous code available before defaulting to H43.89.