2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H30.22Posterior cyclitis, left eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H30-H36›H30

ICD-10-CM H30.22
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H30.22 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for posterior cyclitis, left eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as intermediate uveitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions and Uveitis and ocular inflammation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H30.22
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Posterior cyclitis, left eye
Short Description
Posterior cyclitis, left eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H30.2
Posterior cyclitis

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
CategoryH30Chorioretinal inflammation
This CodeH30.22Posterior cyclitis, left eye

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Intermediate uveitis
  • Left posterior cyclitis
  • Posterior cyclitis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE005
Retinal and vitreous conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR EYE004
Uveitis and ocular inflammation
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Retinal Disorders

The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of this nerve tissue is the macula. It provides the sharp, central vision needed for reading, driving and seeing fine detail.

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Convert H30.22 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
363.21 Pars planitis
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H30.22Overview

Is H30.22 (Posterior cyclitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report posterior cyclitis, left eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H30.22 group to?

When posterior cyclitis, left eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H30.22?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, posterior cyclitis, left eye converts to ICD-9-CM 363.21 (pars planitis). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.