H30
Non-Billable

Chorioretinal inflammation

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Chorioretinal inflammation?

ICD-10-CM H30 is the diagnosis code for 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.

Coding Guidelines for H30

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

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

Current CodeH30 — Chorioretinal inflammation
Sub-Codes 5 entries
H30.0Focal chorioretinal inflammationNon-BillableH30.00Unspecified 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 eyeBillableH30.1Disseminated chorioretinal inflammationNon-BillableH30.10Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammationNon-BillableH30.101Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, right eyeBillableH30.102Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, left eyeBillableH30.103Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, bilateralBillableH30.109Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eyeBillableH30.11Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior poleNon-BillableH30.111Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right eyeBillableH30.112Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, left eyeBillableH30.113Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateralBillableH30.119Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eyeBillableH30.12Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheralNon-BillableH30.121Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral right eyeBillableH30.122Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, left eyeBillableH30.123Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, bilateralBillableH30.129Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, unspecified eyeBillableH30.13Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalizedNon-BillableH30.131Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, right eyeBillableH30.132Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, left eyeBillableH30.133Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, bilateralBillableH30.139Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, unspecified eyeBillableH30.14Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathyNon-BillableH30.141Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, right eyeBillableH30.142Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, left eyeBillableH30.143Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, bilateralBillableH30.149Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, unspecified eyeBillableH30.2Posterior cyclitisNon-BillableH30.20Posterior cyclitis, unspecified eyeBillableH30.21Posterior cyclitis, right eyeBillableH30.22Posterior cyclitis, left eyeBillableH30.23Posterior cyclitis, bilateralBillableH30.8Other chorioretinal inflammationsNon-BillableH30.81Harada's diseaseNon-BillableH30.811Harada's disease, right eyeBillableH30.812Harada's disease, left eyeBillableH30.813Harada's disease, bilateralBillableH30.819Harada's disease, unspecified eyeBillableH30.89Other chorioretinal inflammationsNon-BillableH30.891Other chorioretinal inflammations, right eyeBillableH30.892Other chorioretinal inflammations, left eyeBillableH30.893Other chorioretinal inflammations, bilateralBillableH30.899Other chorioretinal inflammations, unspecified eyeBillableH30.9Unspecified chorioretinal inflammationNon-BillableH30.90Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eyeBillableH30.91Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, right eyeBillableH30.92Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, left eyeBillableH30.93Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, bilateralBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H30 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

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

What does H30 mean?

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

What section is H30 in?

H30 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?

H30 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H30.0, H30.1, H30.2, H30.8, H30.9.

When should I use H30?

Use H30 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "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 Chorioretinal inflammation?

The ICD-10-CM code for Chorioretinal inflammation is H30.

Can H30 be used for primary diagnosis?

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

What chapter is H30 in?

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

Is H30 valid for 2026?

Yes, H30 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
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