2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H43.393Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H43-H44›H43

ICD-10-CM H43.393
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H43.393 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other vitreous opacities, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as bilateral vitreous degeneration of eyes. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Retinal and vitreous conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H43.393
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Short Description
Other vitreous opacities, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H43.39
Other vitreous opacities

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe
CategoryH43Disorders of vitreous body
This CodeH43.393Other vitreous opacities, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral vitreous degeneration of eyes
  • Bilateral vitreous floaters
  • Vitreous floaters
  • Vitreous floaters of left eye
  • Vitreous floaters of right eye
  • Vitreous opacities
  • Vitreous opacity of bilateral eyes
  • Vitreous opacity of left eye
  • Vitreous opacity of right eye

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H43.393: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR EYE005
Retinal and vitreous conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Eye Diseases

Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. That's why regular eye exams are so important. Refractive errors are the most common type of vision problem that makes it hard to see clearly. But some eye conditions or diseases don't have any symptoms and can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

The full article covers:

  • What diseases can affect the eye?
  • What are the symptoms of eye diseases?
  • Who is more likely to develop eye diseases?
  • What are the treatments for eye diseases?
  • Can eye diseases be prevented?
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Convert H43.393 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
379.24 Vitreous opacities NEC
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H43.393Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other vitreous opacities, bilateral?

The ICD-10-CM code for other vitreous opacities, bilateral is H43.393 (sometimes written as H43393). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is H43.393 (Other vitreous opacities) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other vitreous opacities, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does H43.393 group to?

When other vitreous opacities, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 125, 124, with relative weights from 0.7699 to 1.2470 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H43.393?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other vitreous opacities, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 379.24 (vitreous opacities NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.