icd 9 code for choreoretinitis

What is the ICD 9 code for chorioretinitis?

Short description: Chorioretinitis NOS. ICD-9-CM 363.20 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 363.20 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What is the ICD-9 code for diagnosis?

ICD-9-CM 363.20 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 363.20 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.

What are the two types of chorioretinitis?

Cases of chorioretinitis are usually divided into two groups: infectious (caused by an infection) and non-infectious (not caused by an infection.) Causes of chorioretinitis may include:

Not Valid for Submission

363.10 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of disseminated chorioretinitis, unspecified. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.

Information for Medical Professionals

References found for the code 363.10 in the Index of Diseases and Injuries:

Information for Patients

Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

ICD-9 Footnotes

General Equivalence Map Definitions The ICD-9 and ICD-10 GEMs are used to facilitate linking between the diagnosis codes in ICD-9-CM and the new ICD-10-CM code set. The GEMs are the raw material from which providers, health information vendors and payers can derive specific applied mappings to meet their needs.

What is chorioretinitis?

Chorioretinitis is inflammation of the retina and choroid of the eye and is a type of uveitis. The condition is typically caused by a bacterial, parasitic or viral infection. Chrorioretinitis can cause vision loss and even blindness if not treated promptly and properly by an eye doctor.

What causes chorioretinitis?

The cause of chorioretinitis varies by patient. Doctors aren’t always sure what causes this condition. Cases of chorioretinitis are usually divided into two groups: infectious (caused by an infection) and non-infectious (not caused by an infection.)

The most common type: toxoplasma chorioretinitis

Chorioretinitis is usually caused by an infection. The most common cause of chorioretinitis worldwide is the parasite toxoplasma gondii. This causes toxoplasma chorioretinitis.

Chorioretinitis symptoms

Chorioretinitis typically does not cause as many symptoms as uveitis in the iris toward the front of the eye. In fact, chorioretinitis is typically painless.

Chorioretinitis diagnosis

An eye doctor can diagnose chorioretinitis by doing a comprehensive eye exam, asking questions and administering a variety of tests.

Chorioretinitis treatment

Treatment for chorioretinitis may help to preserve vision. Chorioretinitis treatment may include:

What is a chorioretinal scar?

A chorioretinal scar is a small area of pigment or fibrous tissue in the back of the eye. It may or may not affect vision, depending on where it is located in the eye.