ICD-10-CM H43.0 is the diagnosis code for Vitreous prolapse. This code falls under the section "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H43.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H43.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H43.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H43.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Vitreous prolapse". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H43.0 is H43 ("Disorders of vitreous body"). H43.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H43.0 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H43.0 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H43.00, H43.01, H43.02, H43.03.
Use H43.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Vitreous prolapse" 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 Vitreous prolapse is H43.0.
No, H43.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H43.0 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H43.0 include: vitreous syndrome following cataract surgery (H59.0-); traumatic vitreous prolapse (S05.2-).
Yes, H43.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.