Unspecified choroidal hemorrhage, unspecified eye

This code signifies a hemorrhage within the choroid layer of the eye where the specific location or type of hemorrhage is not documented. The choroid is a vascular layer between the retina and the sclera, and bleeding in this area can impair vision. This diagnosis indicates that the laterality of the affected eye is also unknown.

Use this code when documentation indicates a choroidal hemorrhage but lacks specificity regarding its type (e.g., serous, hemorrhagic detachment) or precise location within the choroid. It is also appropriate when the medical record does not specify which eye is affected. This code should be used when more specific codes (e.g., H31.31- for hemorrhagic choroidal detachment) cannot be assigned due to insufficient detail.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the type or location of the choroidal hemorrhage, or the affected eye.
• Query the provider for clarification on the type, location, and laterality of the hemorrhage to allow for more specific coding.
• This code represents an unspecified condition; strive for greater specificity whenever possible through thorough documentation review or provider query.