2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H10.513Ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H10-H11›H10

ICD-10-CM H10.513
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H10.513 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as bilateral conjunctival deposits. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Cornea and external disease.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H10.513
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral
Short Description
Ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H10.51
Ligneous conjunctivitis

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH10-H11Disorders of conjunctiva
CategoryH10Conjunctivitis
This CodeH10.513Ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral conjunctival deposits
  • Bilateral eye blepharoconjunctivitis
  • Bilateral ligneous conjunctivitis
  • Left conjunctival deposit
  • Left ligneous conjunctivitis
  • Ligneous conjunctivitis
  • Right conjunctival deposit
  • Right ligneous conjunctivitis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE001
Cornea and external disease
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Pink Eye

Conjunctivitis is the medical name for pink eye. It involves inflammation of the outer layer of the eye and inside of the eyelid. It can cause swelling, itching, burning, discharge, and redness. Causes include:

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Convert H10.513 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
372.39 Conjunctivitis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H10.513Overview

Is H10.513 (Ligneous conjunctivitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H10.513 group to?

When ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H10.513?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, ligneous conjunctivitis, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 372.39 (conjunctivitis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.