2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H27Other disorders of lens

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H25-H28›H27

ICD-10-CM H27
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H27 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other disorders of lens, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H27.00, H27.01, H27.02, and H27.03.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H27
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other disorders of lens
Chapter
H25-H28
Disorders of lens

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH25-H28Disorders of lens
CategoryH27Other disorders of lens
This CodeH27Other disorders of lens

Specific Coding for Other disorders of lensOverview

Non-specific codes like H27 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • H27.0 for Aphakia

  • Use H27.00 for Aphakia, unspecified eye

  • Use H27.01 for Aphakia, right eye

  • Use H27.02 for Aphakia, left eye

  • Use H27.03 for Aphakia, bilateral

  • H27.1 for Dislocation of lens

  • Use H27.10 for Unspecified dislocation of lens

  • H27.11 for Subluxation of lens

  • H27.12 for Anterior dislocation of lens

  • H27.13 for Posterior dislocation of lens

  • Use H27.8 for Other specified disorders of lens

  • Use H27.9 for Unspecified disorder of lens

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • congenital lens malformations Q12
  • mechanical complications of intraocular lens implant T85.2
  • pseudophakia Z96.1

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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 H27Overview

Is H27 (Other disorders of lens) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other disorders of lens, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other disorders of lens need a more specific code from this category, such as H27.00, H27.01, and H27.02.