H32 Billable Code
Chorioretinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
Effective From: 10/01/2016
Chapter Classification
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Section Detail
H30-H36
Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)
Coding Guidelines & Notes
codeFirst
- underlying disease, such as:
- congenital toxoplasmosis (P37.1)
- histoplasmosis (B39.-)
- leprosy (A30.-)
excludes1
- chorioretinitis (in):
- toxoplasmosis (acquired) (B58.01)
- tuberculosis (A18.53)
OPPS Editing Flags
External Cause
No
Mental Health
No
Manifestation (Edit 89)
Yes
Code First Applicable This code represents a manifestation of an underlying disease. The underlying condition must be coded first as the principal diagnosis.
No
Unacceptable PDX (Edit 113)
No
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