H43.82 – Vitreomacular adhesion

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H43.82

Code: H43.82 (claims format: H4382)
Description: Vitreomacular adhesion
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: H43-H44 Disorders of vitreous body and globe
Parent codes: H43 › H43.8

Billable codes under H43.82

H43.82 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H43.821 – Vitreomacular adhesion, right eyeBillable
H43.822 – Vitreomacular adhesion, left eyeBillable
H43.823 – Vitreomacular adhesion, bilateralBillable
H43.829 – Vitreomacular adhesion, unspecified eyeBillable

Notes for H43.82

Applicable to:

Vitreomacular traction

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

H43.8 – Other disorders of vitreous body

Excludes1 (not coded here):

proliferative vitreo-retinopathy with retinal detachment (H33.4-)

Excludes2 (not included here):

vitreous abscess (H44.02-)

Index terms for H43.82

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

Related codes in H43.8

H43.81 – Vitreous degenerationHeader
H43.89 – Other disorders of vitreous bodyBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H43.82?

H43.82 is the ICD-10-CM code for vitreomacular adhesion, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).

Is H43.82 a billable code?

No. H43.82 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H43.82 belong to?

It belongs to category H43 – Disorders of vitreous body.

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.