ICD-10 Code H43 – Disorders of vitreous body (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43 – Disorders of vitreous body
What it is
H43 identifies disorders affecting the vitreous body, the gel-like substance inside the eye. Use it when the record documents a vitreous abnormality, such as degeneration, detachment, hemorrhage, or other vitreous change.
Clinical signs
Findings may include floaters, flashes, blurred vision, or an abnormal vitreous exam. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H43 when the clinician documents a vitreous disorder and no more specific code is available. It may apply to office, emergency, or ophthalmology notes describing vitreous degeneration, detachment, or hemorrhage. Code the documented condition, not the symptom alone.
Do not use for
Do not use H43 for corneal, lens, retinal, or general vision complaints without a vitreous diagnosis. If the note only says “eye floaters” or is unclear, check documentation.
Coding tip
Look for the exact vitreous diagnosis in the assessment, because H43 is a category code and more specific subcodes may apply.