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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for solar retinopathy

H31.02

Solar retinopathy

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Retinopathy (background) › solar”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding solar retinopathy

The ICD-10-CM code for solar retinopathy is H31.02 (Solar retinopathy).

Within H31.0 (chorioretinal scars), H31.02 is specifically for solar retinopathy. Related codes cover unspecified chorioretinal scars (H31.00), macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic) (H31.01) and other chorioretinal scars (H31.09).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H31.021 (right eye), H31.022 (left eye), H31.023 (bilateral) and H31.029 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about solar retinopathy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for solar retinopathy?

H31.02 — Solar retinopathy (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H31.02 billable?

No. H31.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.