Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H31.102 is the diagnosis code for Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, left eye. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H31.102 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H31.102 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H31.102 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, left eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H31.102 is H31.10 ("Unspecified choroidal degeneration"). H31.102 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H31.102 is located in Section H30-H36 — "Disorders of choroid and retina" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H31.102 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, left eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Choroidal degeneration, unspecified, left eye is H31.102.
Yes, H31.102 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H31.102 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H31.102 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.