ICD10
ICD-10 Code H43.8: Other disorders of vitreous body
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
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 other disorders of vitreous body 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
H43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe
category
H43Disorders of vitreous body
currentH43
Official coding notes
Excludes1 (do not code together)
- proliferative vitreo-retinopathy with retinal detachment (H33.4-)
Excludes2 (may code together if documented)
- vitreous abscess (H44.02-)
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 1231448006high
Acute hemorrhagic posterior vitreous detachment
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1231447001high
Acute posterior vitreous detachment
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 16419701000119108high
Bilateral vitreoretinal tuft of eyes
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 343101000119108high
Bilateral vitreous degeneration of eyes
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 443142001high
Degeneration of posterior vitreous body
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 232077005high
Empty vitreous
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
H43.8
Replacement codes
H43.89 — Other disorders of vitreous body
Common synonyms
Other disorders of vitreous body
Frequently asked questions
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