H43.81Header code — not billable
Vitreous degeneration
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H43
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H43
H43Disorders of vitreous bodyH43.0Vitreous prolapseH43.00Vitreous prolapse, unspecified eyeYesH43.01Vitreous prolapse, right eyeYesH43.02Vitreous prolapse, left eyeYesH43.03Vitreous prolapse, bilateralYesH43.1Vitreous hemorrhageH43.10Vitreous hemorrhage, unspecified eyeYesH43.11Vitreous hemorrhage, right eyeYesH43.12Vitreous hemorrhage, left eyeYesH43.13Vitreous hemorrhage, bilateralYesH43.2Crystalline deposits in vitreous body
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H43.81?
H43.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Vitreous degeneration.
Is H43.81 a billable code?
No. H43.81 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H43.81 in?
H43.81 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H43.81 become effective?
H43.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H43.81?
H43.81 belongs to category H43, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.