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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for vitreous humor prolapse

H43.0

Vitreous prolapse

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Prolapse, prolapsed › vitreous (humor)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding vitreous humor prolapse

The ICD-10-CM code for vitreous humor prolapse is H43.0 (Vitreous prolapse).

Within H43 (disorders of vitreous body), H43.0 is specifically for vitreous prolapse. Related codes cover vitreous hemorrhage (H43.1), crystalline deposits in vitreous body (H43.2), other vitreous opacities (H43.3), other disorders of vitreous body (H43.8) and unspecified disorder of vitreous body (H43.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H43.00 (unspecified eye), H43.01 (right eye), H43.02 (left eye) and H43.03 (bilateral).

Don't report H43.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: vitreous syndrome following cataract surgery (H59.0-) and traumatic vitreous prolapse (S05.2-).

More specific vitreous humor prolapse codes (official index)

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Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for H43.0)

  • vitreous syndrome following cataract surgery (H59.0-)
  • traumatic vitreous prolapse (S05.2-)

Common questions about vitreous humor prolapse ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for vitreous humor prolapse?

H43.0 — Vitreous prolapse (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H43.0 billable?

No. H43.0 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.