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ICD-10 Code H31.023: Solar retinopathy, bilateral
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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 solar retinopathy, bilateral in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
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.
Code hierarchy
chapter
7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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H30-H36Disorders of choroid and retina
category
H31Other disorders of choroid
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H31.0Chorioretinal scars
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H31.02Solar retinopathy
currentH31.02
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Ophthalmologist
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Solar retinopathy, bilateral
Frequently asked questions
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