Vitreous prolapse, unspecified eye

This code signifies the displacement of the vitreous humor from its normal position within the eye, without specifying which eye is affected. This can occur due to trauma, surgery, or degenerative changes, leading to the vitreous moving into the anterior chamber or through a wound.

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates vitreous prolapse but does not specify laterality (left or right eye). This is appropriate for initial assessments where the affected eye is not yet determined or if the prolapse is noted in a general context without laterality.

• Avoid using this code if laterality is documented; instead, choose a more specific code (H43.01 for right eye, H43.02 for left eye, H43.03 for bilateral).
• Ensure the medical record explicitly states "unspecified eye" or lacks any laterality information to support this code.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying cause of the vitreous prolapse, such as a traumatic injury or surgical complication.