2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H40.43X0Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H40-H42›H40

ICD-10-CM H40.43X0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H40.43X0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified. The 7th character 0 reports glaucoma with the stage unspecified. 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. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Glaucoma.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H40.43X0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified
Short Description
Glaucoma secondary to eye inflam, bilateral, stage unsp
Parent Code
H40.43
Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH40-H42Glaucoma
CategoryH40Glaucoma
This CodeH40.43X0Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bilateral glaucoma with intraocular hemorrhage
  • Bilateral glaucomatocyclitic crisis
  • Bilateral hyphema of eyes
  • Bilateral secondary open angle glaucoma due to ocular surgery
  • Bilateral uveitic glaucoma of eyes
  • Bilateral uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome of eyes
  • Glaucoma due to eye inflammation
  • Glaucoma of left eye with intraocular hemorrhage
  • Glaucoma of right eye with intraocular hemorrhage
  • Glaucoma with intraocular hemorrhage
  • Glaucomatocyclitic crisis
  • Glaucomatocyclitic crisis of left eye
  • Glaucomatocyclitic crisis of right eye
  • Hemorrhage associated with implant
  • Hyphema of left eye
  • Hyphema of right eye
  • Intraocular lens associated postoperative inflammation
  • Iridocyclitis of bilateral eyes
  • Postoperative uveitis
  • Secondary open angle glaucoma due to ocular surgery
  • Secondary open angle glaucoma of left eye due to ocular surgery
  • Secondary open angle glaucoma of right eye due to ocular surgery
  • Uveitic glaucoma
  • Uveitic glaucoma of left eye
  • Uveitic glaucoma of right eye
  • Uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome
  • Uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome of left eye
  • Uveitis-glaucoma-hyphema syndrome of right eye

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR EYE003
Glaucoma
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve of one, or both, of your eyes. This can result in vision loss. There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common type is open-angle glaucoma. Other less common types include angle-closure glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma.

The full article covers:

  • What is glaucoma?
  • What causes glaucoma?
  • What are the symptoms of glaucoma?
  • How is glaucoma diagnosed?
  • What are the treatments for glaucoma?
  • Can glaucoma be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert H40.43X0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
365.62 Glaucoma w ocular inflam
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.
ICD-9-CM
365.70 Glaucoma stage NOS
ApproximateCombination The match is approximate, and more than one code can be needed to describe the source diagnosis. Confirm with contextual judgment.

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 H40.43X0Overview

Is H40.43X0 (Glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What does the 7th character 0 in H40.43X0 mean?

The final character 0 reports glaucoma with the stage unspecified, in this case involving the glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation.

What MS-DRG does H40.43X0 group to?

When glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified 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 H40.43X0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, glaucoma secondary to eye inflammation, bilateral, stage unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 365.62 (glaucoma w ocular inflam) and 365.70 (glaucoma stage NOS). 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.