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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Vitreomacular adhesions

H43.82

Vitreomacular adhesion

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Adhesions, adhesive (postinfective) › vitreomacular”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Vitreomacular adhesions

The ICD-10-CM code for Vitreomacular adhesions is H43.82 (Vitreomacular adhesion).

Within H43.8 (other disorders of vitreous body), H43.82 is specifically for Vitreomacular adhesion. Related codes cover vitreous degeneration (H43.81) and other disorders of vitreous body (H43.89).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H43.821 (right eye), H43.822 (left eye), H43.823 (bilateral) and H43.829 (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 Vitreomacular adhesions ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Vitreomacular adhesions?

H43.82 — Vitreomacular adhesion (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H43.82 billable?

No. H43.82 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.