Expulsive choroidal hemorrhage, left eye

This code signifies a severe and acute bleeding event within the choroid of the left eye, characterized by a sudden, forceful expulsion of choroidal contents. This condition often leads to significant vision loss and can be a devastating complication of intraocular surgery or trauma.

Apply this code when documentation explicitly states an "expulsive choroidal hemorrhage" affecting the left eye. This typically occurs during or immediately after ophthalmic procedures, such as cataract surgery, or following penetrating ocular trauma. Supporting documentation should detail the acute onset, the expulsive nature of the hemorrhage, and its laterality.

• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies "expulsive" to differentiate from other types of choroidal hemorrhage.
• Verify laterality; this code is specific to the left eye. Use H31.311 for the right eye and H31.313 for bilateral involvement.
• Consider sequencing this code as a primary diagnosis if it is the reason for the encounter, especially in post-operative complications or acute trauma.