Unspecified chorioretinal scars, right eye

This code signifies the presence of a scar on the choroid and retina of the right eye, where the specific type or cause of the scar is not documented. Chorioretinal scars are areas of damaged and subsequently healed tissue within these layers, often resulting in visual field defects.

This code is appropriate when documentation indicates a chorioretinal scar in the right eye, but the ophthalmologist or optometrist does not specify the etiology (e.g., inflammatory, traumatic, degenerative). It is used when the scar's characteristics are not further detailed, such as atrophy, degeneration, or detachment.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to support this specific code.
• Avoid using this code if a more specific type of chorioretinal scar (e.g., post-inflammatory, post-traumatic) is identified; look for codes within H31.01-H31.09.
• If the scar affects both eyes or is unspecified as to laterality, consider codes H31.003 or H31.009, respectively.