H43.813 — Vitreous degeneration, bilateral

H43.813

ICD-10 Chapter 7: Eye & Adnexa — illustrative image — Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00–H59) — illustrative image

What this code means

Vitreous degeneration of both eyes: the gel inside the eye shrinks and separates with age, often causing floaters.

Also called: vitreous degeneration.

When this code is used

Used for vitreous degeneration, bilateral.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H43.813 belongs to Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa, which covers codes H00–H59 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H43.813?

H43.813 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Vitreous degeneration, bilateral”. Vitreous degeneration of both eyes: the gel inside the eye shrinks and separates with age, often causing floaters.

When is code H43.813 used?

Used for vitreous degeneration, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 7 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the eye and adnexa).

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