2025 ICD-10-CM code H31.2
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36) 7 (Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)) Feed
Hereditary choroidal dystrophy
Medical necessity for services related to H31.2 stems from the progressive nature of the disease and its potential impact on vision. Regular monitoring, management of symptoms, and genetic counseling are deemed medically necessary to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life.
Diagnosis and management of hereditary choroidal dystrophy typically fall under the purview of ophthalmologists, specializing in the medical and surgical care of the eyes.They perform comprehensive eye exams to assess the extent of the dystrophy and monitor its progression. Genetic counseling might also be recommended due to the inherited nature of this disease.While no specific cure exists, ophthalmologists aim to manage the symptoms and complications, including vision changes and potential retinal damage.
In simple words: Hereditary choroidal dystrophy is an inherited eye disease that causes the back part of the eye to break down, leading to vision problems.
Hereditary choroidal dystrophy is a genetically transmitted condition affecting the choroid, the vascular layer of the eye lying between the retina and the sclera. This condition leads to progressive degeneration of the choroid, causing vision loss over time.
Example 1: A 35-year-old patient presents with progressive blurring of central vision. Family history reveals similar eye problems in older relatives. Upon examination, the ophthalmologist observes characteristic changes in the choroid, diagnosing the patient with hereditary choroidal dystrophy (H31.2)., A 50-year-old individual with known hereditary choroidal dystrophy (H31.2) experiences increased difficulty with night vision. The ophthalmologist monitors the disease's progression and discusses potential management strategies for the emerging symptoms., During a routine eye exam, a 25-year-old patient is found to have early signs of choroidal thinning. Genetic testing confirms a diagnosis of hereditary choroidal dystrophy (H31.2), although the patient is currently asymptomatic.
Documentation for H31.2 should include a detailed family history of eye disorders, comprehensive ophthalmological examination findings (including visual acuity, fundus examination, and imaging studies), and potentially, genetic testing results.
** Excludes2: hyperornithinemia (E72.4) ornithinemia (E72.4). As of December 2nd, 2024, this information is current but may be subject to change.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology, Genetics
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital