2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H40.50X0Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye, stage unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H40-H42›H40

ICD-10-CM H40.50X0
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H40.50X0 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye, 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
H40.50X0
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye, stage unspecified
Short Description
Glaucoma secondary to oth eye disord, unsp eye, stage unsp
Parent Code
H40.50
Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH40-H42Glaucoma
CategoryH40Glaucoma
This CodeH40.50X0Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye, stage unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Angle closure glaucoma due to intraocular neoplasm
  • Bilateral congenital cataract of eyes
  • Cataract glaucoma syndrome
  • Congenital glaucoma of bilateral eyes
  • Congenital glaucoma of left eye
  • Congenital glaucoma of right eye
  • Ghost cell glaucoma
  • Glaucoma and corneal anomaly
  • Glaucoma associated with ocular disorder
  • Glaucoma caused by contact lens
  • Glaucoma due to and following retinopathy of prematurity
  • Glaucoma due to anterior segment anomaly
  • Glaucoma due to congenital chamber angle anomaly
  • Glaucoma due to cyst of ciliary body
  • Glaucoma due to cyst of iris
  • Glaucoma due to intraocular neoplasm
  • Glaucoma due to iris anomaly
  • Glaucoma due to ocular cyst
  • Glaucoma due to retinal detachment
  • Glaucoma with intraocular hemorrhage
  • Lens particle glaucoma
  • Mature cataract
  • Megalocornea
  • Megalocornea, spherophakia, secondary glaucoma syndrome
  • Neovascular angle closure glaucoma
  • Neovascular glaucoma due to central retinal vein occlusion
  • Neovascular glaucoma due to hyphema
  • Neovascularization of angle due to central retinal vein occlusion
  • Open angle glaucoma due to ocular vascular disorder
  • Open angle glaucoma due to vascular disorder
  • Phacogenic glaucoma
  • Phacolytic glaucoma
  • Phacomorphic glaucoma
  • Schwartz-Matsuo syndrome
  • Secondary angle-closure due to iridocorneal endothelial syndrome
  • Secondary angle-closure glaucoma - synechial
  • Secondary angle-closure glaucoma due to iridocorneal endothelial syndrome
  • Secondary angle-closure glaucoma with pupillary block
  • Secondary glaucoma
  • Secondary glaucoma due to combination mechanisms
  • Secondary open angle glaucoma due to neovascularization
  • Secondary open-angle glaucoma

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 H40.50X0 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
365.59 Glaucoma w lens dis NEC
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
365.60 Glauc w ocular dis NOS
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
365.61 Glauc w pupillary block
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
365.64 Glaucoma w tumor or cyst
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 H40.50X0Overview

Is H40.50X0 (Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye) a billable code?

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

What does the 7th character 0 in H40.50X0 mean?

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

What MS-DRG does H40.50X0 group to?

When glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye, 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 H40.50X0?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, unspecified eye, stage unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 365.59 (glaucoma w lens dis NEC), 365.60 (glauc w ocular dis NOS), and 365.61 (glauc w pupillary block). 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.