ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for vitreous disease
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Disease, diseased › vitreous”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding vitreous disease
The ICD-10-CM code for vitreous disease is H43.9 (Unspecified disorder of vitreous body). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H43.9.
Within H43, choose H43.9 (Unspecified disorder of vitreous body) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: vitreous prolapse (H43.0), vitreous hemorrhage (H43.1), crystalline deposits in vitreous body (H43.2), other vitreous opacities (H43.3) and other disorders of vitreous body (H43.8).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent, relative weight 1.2471) and DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC, relative weight 0.7702), in MDC 02 (Diseases and Disorders of the Eye), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
More specific vitreous disease codes (official index)
- specified NEC H43.89 — Other disorders of vitreous body
Common questions about vitreous disease ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for vitreous disease?
- H43.9 — Unspecified disorder of vitreous body. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: H43.89.
Is H43.9 billable?
- Yes. H43.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can H43.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict H43.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is H43.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. H43.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.