H31.01 – Macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of choroid and retina

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H31.01

Code: H31.01 (claims format: H3101)
Description: Macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic)
Short description: Macula scars of posterior pole (post-traumatic)
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block: H30-H36 Disorders of choroid and retina
Parent codes: H31 › H31.0

Billable codes under H31.01

H31.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for H31.01

Excludes1 (not coded here):

postprocedural choriorentinal scar (H59.81-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H31.0 – Chorioretinal scars

Excludes2 (not included here):

postsurgical chorioretinal scars (H59.81-)

Index terms for H31.01

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Scar, scarring, chorioretinal, posterior pole macula

Related codes in H31.0

H31.00 – Unspecified chorioretinal scarsHeader
H31.02 – Solar retinopathyHeader
H31.09 – Other chorioretinal scarsHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H31.01?

H31.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for macula scars of posterior pole (postinflammatory) (post-traumatic), in the block H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina).

Is H31.01 a billable code?

No. H31.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H31.01 belong to?

It belongs to category H31 – Other disorders of choroid.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.