H30.81

Clinical Information

• A syndrome characterized by bilateral granulomatous uveitis with iritis and secondary glaucoma, premature alopecia, symmetrical vitiligo, poliosis circumscripta a strand of depigmented hair), hearing disorders, and meningeal signs neck stiffness and headache). Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid reveals a pattern consistent with meningitis, aseptic. Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p748; surv ophthalmol 1995 jan;39 4):265-292)

• A systemic inflammatory process affecting the inner ear, eyes, skin, and meninges. It is manifested with hearing disorders, panuveitis, alopecia, poliosis, vitiligo, neck stiffness, headaches, and focal neurologic signs.

Details

• H30.81 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H30.81 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H30.81 – other international versions of ICD-10 H30.81 may differ.