2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H40.833Aqueous misdirection, bilateral

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H40-H42›H40

ICD-10-CM H40.833
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H40.833 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for aqueous misdirection, 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 aqueous humor misdirect. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Glaucoma.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H40.833
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Aqueous misdirection, bilateral
Short Description
Aqueous misdirection, bilateral
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H40.83
Aqueous misdirection

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH40-H42Glaucoma
CategoryH40Glaucoma
This CodeH40.833Aqueous misdirection, bilateral

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Aqueous humor misdirect
  • Aqueous humor misdirection of left eye
  • Aqueous humor misdirection of right eye
  • Bilateral aqueous humor misdirection of eyes
  • Bilateral secondary angle closure 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?

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Convert H40.833 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
365.83 Aqueous misdirection
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 H40.833Overview

Is H40.833 (Aqueous misdirection) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does H40.833 group to?

When aqueous misdirection, 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 H40.833?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, aqueous misdirection, bilateral converts to ICD-9-CM 365.83 (aqueous misdirection). 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.