Vitreous degeneration, unspecified eye

This code describes a non-specific deterioration of the vitreous humor, the gel-like substance filling the eye. This degeneration can involve liquefaction (syneresis) or the formation of opacities, but the specific type or cause is not identified. It represents a general aging or pathological change within the vitreous.

Use this code when documentation indicates vitreous degeneration without further specification of the type (e.g., asteroid hyalosis, vitreous membranes) and the affected eye is not specified. This is appropriate when the physician notes "vitreous degeneration" or "vitreous changes" but does not provide more granular detail.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies a more precise type of vitreous degeneration (e.g., asteroid hyalosis, vitreous membranes).
• Ensure the documentation does not specify a laterality (right, left, or bilateral) for the condition, as this code is for an unspecified eye.
• Consider querying the provider for more specific details if available, to allow for more precise coding.