What is this code?
ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents posterior cyclitis in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
- This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.
Code hierarchy
chapter
7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
block
H30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
category
H30Chorioretinal inflammation
currentH30
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Pars planitis
Where you may see this code
You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.
Related specialists
Ophthalmologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 15991111000119109high
Bilateral pars planitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 344441000119104high
Bilateral posterior cyclitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 338671000119100high
Left posterior cyclitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 45688009high
Pars planitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 15991071000119102high
Pars planitis of left eye
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 15991151000119105high
Pars planitis of right eye
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.
Legacy codes
H30.2
Replacement codes
H30.20 — Posterior cyclitis, unspecified eyeH30.21 — Posterior cyclitis, right eyeH30.22 — Posterior cyclitis, left eyeH30.23 — Posterior cyclitis, bilateral
Common synonyms
Posterior cyclitis
Frequently asked questions
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