ICD-10 Code for Chorioretinitis

The ICD-10-CM 2027 alphabetic index lists chorioretinitis with the subterms below. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (14 codes, 13 billable).

Index entries for Chorioretinitis

disseminated – see also Inflammation, chorioretinal, disseminated
- in neurosyphilis – A52.19
Egyptian – B76.9 – D63.8 [manifestation]
focal – see also Inflammation, chorioretinal, focal
histoplasmic – B39.9 – H32 [manifestation]
in (due to)
- histoplasmosis – B39.9 – H32 [manifestation]
- syphilis (secondary) – A51.43
  - late – A52.71
- toxoplasmosis (acquired) – B58.01
  - congenital (active) – P37.1 – H32 [manifestation]
- tuberculosis – A18.53
juxtapapillary, juxtapapillaris – see Inflammation, chorioretinal, focal, juxtapapillary
leprous – A30.9 – H32 [manifestation]
miner's – B76.9 – D63.8 [manifestation]
progressive myopia (degeneration) – H44.2- (header) – see also Myopia, degenerative
syphilitic (secondary) – A51.43
- congenital (early) – A50.01 – H32 [manifestation]
  - late – A50.32
- late – A52.71
tuberculous – A18.53

How to choose the right code

Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.