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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for vitreous body degeneration

H43.81

Vitreous degeneration

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Degeneration, degenerative › vitreous (body)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding vitreous body degeneration

The ICD-10-CM code for vitreous body degeneration is H43.81 (Vitreous degeneration).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H43.811 (right eye), H43.812 (left eye), H43.813 (bilateral) and H43.819 (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 vitreous body degeneration ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for vitreous body degeneration?

H43.81 — Vitreous degeneration (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H43.81 billable?

No. H43.81 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.