Question 1

Is H32 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, H32 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for chorioretinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H32 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H32 represents Chorioretinal disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H32 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H32 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H32?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H32 is section:H30-H36 (Disorders of choroid and retina (H30-H36)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from H32?

Accepted Answer

Code H32 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: chorioretinitis (in):; toxoplasmosis (acquired) (B58.01); tuberculosis (A18.53). These conditions cannot be coded together with H32 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Can H32 be used as principal diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No, H32 is a manifestation code and cannot be used as the principal diagnosis. Manifestation codes describe a condition caused by an underlying disease. You must code the underlying condition first, then use H32 as a secondary diagnosis.

H322026

Excludes13Not coded together

Code First4Sequence another code first

Excludes211Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Also Known As10Alternative terms

Medicare Code Editor Rules1CMS coding restrictions

Related Clinical Codes4Manifestation & etiology relationships