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Chorioretinal inflammation (H30)

The H30 ICD-10 codes classify various forms of chorioretinal inflammation, which affect the choroid and retina of the eye. These codes detail different types, such as focal, disseminated, and other specific inflammatory patterns, each further specified by the affected eye; right, left, bilateral, or unspecified.

This group captures precise conditions including focal chorioretinal inflammation (H30.0) with subtypes like right or left focal choroiditis, and specialized forms such as juxtapapillary or macular involvement. The term "right focal choroiditis" maps directly to H30.001, aiding coders in connecting common synonyms with specific codes. Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation (H30.1), covering widespread retinal involvement, includes bilateral cases and conditions like "Disseminated chorioretinitis of right eye" under H30.101. Additionally, other chorioretinal inflammations (H30.8) cover unique diseases such as Harada’s disease (H30.81), and rarer presentations like serpiginous choroiditis and multiple evanescent white dot syndrome, linked to their respective codes. By using these ICD-10 codes, healthcare providers can accurately document and categorize the inflammation affecting the retina and choroid, ensuring clarity for medical records and research.

  • Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00–H59)

    • Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)

        • Chorioretinal inflammation (H30)

        • H30 Chorioretinal inflammation
        • H30.0 Focal chorioretinal inflammation
        • H30.00 Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation
        • H30.001 Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, right eye
        • H30.002 Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, left eye
        • H30.003 Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, bilateral
        • H30.009 Unspecified focal chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye
        • H30.01 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary
        • H30.011 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, right eye
        • H30.012 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, left eye
        • H30.013 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, bilateral
        • H30.019 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, juxtapapillary, unspecified eye
        • H30.02 Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole
        • H30.021 Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right eye
        • H30.022 Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, left eye
        • H30.023 Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateral
        • H30.029 Focal chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye
        • H30.03 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral
        • H30.031 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, right eye
        • H30.032 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, left eye
        • H30.033 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, bilateral
        • H30.039 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, unspecified eye
        • H30.04 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular
        • H30.041 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, right eye
        • H30.042 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, left eye
        • H30.043 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, bilateral
        • H30.049 Focal chorioretinal inflammation, macular or paramacular, unspecified eye
        • H30.1 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation
        • H30.10 Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation
        • H30.101 Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, right eye
        • H30.102 Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, left eye
        • H30.103 Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, bilateral
        • H30.109 Unspecified disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye
        • H30.11 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole
        • H30.111 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, right eye
        • H30.112 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, left eye
        • H30.113 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, bilateral
        • H30.119 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation of posterior pole, unspecified eye
        • H30.12 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral
        • H30.121 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral right eye
        • H30.122 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, left eye
        • H30.123 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, bilateral
        • H30.129 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, peripheral, unspecified eye
        • H30.13 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized
        • H30.131 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, right eye
        • H30.132 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, left eye
        • H30.133 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, bilateral
        • H30.139 Disseminated chorioretinal inflammation, generalized, unspecified eye
        • H30.14 Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy
        • H30.141 Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, right eye
        • H30.142 Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, left eye
        • H30.143 Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, bilateral
        • H30.149 Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy, unspecified eye
        • H30.2 Posterior cyclitis
        • H30.20 Posterior cyclitis, unspecified eye
        • H30.21 Posterior cyclitis, right eye
        • H30.22 Posterior cyclitis, left eye
        • H30.23 Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
        • H30.8 Other chorioretinal inflammations
        • H30.81 Harada's disease
        • H30.811 Harada's disease, right eye
        • H30.812 Harada's disease, left eye
        • H30.813 Harada's disease, bilateral
        • H30.819 Harada's disease, unspecified eye
        • H30.89 Other chorioretinal inflammations
        • H30.891 Other chorioretinal inflammations, right eye
        • H30.892 Other chorioretinal inflammations, left eye
        • H30.893 Other chorioretinal inflammations, bilateral
        • H30.899 Other chorioretinal inflammations, unspecified eye
        • H30.9 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation
        • H30.90 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, unspecified eye
        • H30.91 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, right eye
        • H30.92 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, left eye
        • H30.93 Unspecified chorioretinal inflammation, bilateral

Clinical Terms

The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.

Birdshot Chorioretinopathy

A form of chorioretinitis characterized by multiple small, cream-colored LESIONS, symmetrically scattered mainly around the OPTIC DISK. These lesions are the most distinctive sign and often appear at the level of the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM but, on occasion, suggest an even deeper infiltration and may ultimately lead to visual loss. An association with HLA-A29 antigen (see HLA-A ANTIGENS) has been observed in nearly all patients.

Chorioretinitis

Inflammation of the choroid in which the sensory retina becomes edematous and opaque. The inflammatory cells and exudate may burst through the sensory retina to cloud the vitreous body.

Choroiditis

Inflammation of the choroid.

Cytomegalovirus Retinitis

Infection of the retina by cytomegalovirus characterized by retinal necrosis, hemorrhage, vessel sheathing, and retinal edema. Cytomegalovirus retinitis is a major opportunistic infection in AIDS patients and can cause blindness.

Foveomacular Retinitis

A photochemical injury to retina tissues, usually at the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM. It is commonly associated with sungazing, eclipse viewing, welding, or using a laser pointer without proper eye protection resulting in subjective visual disturbances (e.g., floaters) and reduced VISUAL ACUITY.

Multifocal Choroiditis

A multifocal uveitis syndrome involving the RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM and capillary layer of the CHOROID. It is characterized by chronic UVEITIS and multiple CHOROID lesions referred to as white dots, blurry vision, floaters, sensitivity to light, blind spots, and eye discomfort.

Retinitis

Inflammation of the RETINA. It is rarely limited to the retina, but is commonly associated with diseases of the choroid (CHORIORETINITIS) and of the OPTIC DISK (neuroretinitis).

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Hereditary, progressive degeneration of the retina due to death of ROD PHOTORECEPTORS initially and subsequent death of CONE PHOTORECEPTORS. It is characterized by deposition of pigment in the retina.

Usher Syndromes

Autosomal recessive hereditary disorders characterized by congenital SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS and RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA. Genetically and symptomatically heterogeneous, clinical classes include type I, type II, and type III. Their severity, age of onset of retinitis pigmentosa and the degree of vestibular dysfunction are variable.

White Dot Syndromes

A group of idiopathic multifocal posterior uveitis syndromes involving the CHOROID; RETINAL PIGMENT EPITHELIUM; and RETINA. They are characterized by multiple lesions of hypoautofluorescent dots in the FUNDUS OCULI and reduced VISUAL ACUITY. Several entities including BIRDSHOT CHORIORETINOPATHY are HLA-A ANTIGENS serotype A29 positive.