H30.0
Non-Billable

Focal chorioretinal inflammation

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Focal chorioretinal inflammation?

ICD-10-CM H30.0 is the diagnosis code for Focal chorioretinal inflammation. This code falls under the section "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for H30.0

✅ This Code Includes

  • Focal chorioretinitis
  • Focal choroiditis
  • Focal retinitis
  • Focal retinochoroiditis

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H30.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 5 entries
H30.00Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammationNon-BillableH30.001Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, right eyeBillableH30.002Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, left eyeBillableH30.003Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, bilateralBillableH30.009Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eyeBillableH30.01Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillaryNon-BillableH30.011Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, right eyeBillableH30.012Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, left eyeBillableH30.013Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, bilateralBillableH30.019Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, unspecified eyeBillableH30.02Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior poleNon-BillableH30.021Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right eyeBillableH30.022Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, left eyeBillableH30.023Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateralBillableH30.029Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eyeBillableH30.03Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheralNon-BillableH30.031Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, right eyeBillableH30.032Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, left eyeBillableH30.033Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, bilateralBillableH30.039Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, unspecified eyeBillableH30.04Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacularNon-BillableH30.041Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, right eyeBillableH30.042Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, left eyeBillableH30.043Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, bilateralBillableH30.049Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, unspecified eyeBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H30.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H30.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H30.0 mean?

H30.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Focal chorioretinal inflammation". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H30.0?

The parent code of H30.0 is H30 ("Chorioretinal inflammation"). H30.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H30.0 in?

H30.0 is located in Section H30-H36 — "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H30.0?

H30.0 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H30.00, H30.01, H30.02, H30.03, H30.04.

When should I use H30.0?

Use H30.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Focal chorioretinal inflammation" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Focal chorioretinal inflammation?

The ICD-10-CM code for Focal chorioretinal inflammation is H30.0.

Can H30.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H30.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H30.0 in?

H30.0 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is H30.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, H30.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
H30.0
Focal chorioretinal inflammation
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H30-H36 — Disorders of choroid and retina
2026 ICD-10-CM