H11.0
Non-Billable

Pterygium of eye

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Pterygium of eye?

ICD-10-CM H11.0 is the diagnosis code for Pterygium of eye. This code falls under the section "Disorders of conjunctiva" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H11.0

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H11.0. They are mutually exclusive:

  • pseudopterygium (H11.81-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H11.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 7 entries
H11.00Unspecified pterygium of eyeNon-BillableH11.001Unspecified pterygium of right eyeBillableH11.002Unspecified pterygium of left eyeBillableH11.003Unspecified pterygium of eye, bilateralBillableH11.009Unspecified pterygium of unspecified eyeBillableH11.01Amyloid pterygiumNon-BillableH11.011Amyloid pterygium of right eyeBillableH11.012Amyloid pterygium of left eyeBillableH11.013Amyloid pterygium of eye, bilateralBillableH11.019Amyloid pterygium of unspecified eyeBillableH11.02Central pterygium of eyeNon-BillableH11.021Central pterygium of right eyeBillableH11.022Central pterygium of left eyeBillableH11.023Central pterygium of eye, bilateralBillableH11.029Central pterygium of unspecified eyeBillableH11.03Double pterygium of eyeNon-BillableH11.031Double pterygium of right eyeBillableH11.032Double pterygium of left eyeBillableH11.033Double pterygium of eye, bilateralBillableH11.039Double pterygium of unspecified eyeBillableH11.04Peripheral pterygium of eye, stationaryNon-BillableH11.041Peripheral pterygium, stationary, right eyeBillableH11.042Peripheral pterygium, stationary, left eyeBillableH11.043Peripheral pterygium, stationary, bilateralBillableH11.049Peripheral pterygium, stationary, unspecified eyeBillableH11.05Peripheral pterygium of eye, progressiveNon-BillableH11.051Peripheral pterygium, progressive, right eyeBillableH11.052Peripheral pterygium, progressive, left eyeBillableH11.053Peripheral pterygium, progressive, bilateralBillableH11.059Peripheral pterygium, progressive, unspecified eyeBillableH11.06Recurrent pterygium of eyeNon-BillableH11.061Recurrent pterygium of right eyeBillableH11.062Recurrent pterygium of left eyeBillableH11.063Recurrent pterygium of eye, bilateralBillableH11.069Recurrent pterygium of unspecified eyeBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is H11.0 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H11.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H11.0 mean?

H11.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pterygium of eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H11.0?

The parent code of H11.0 is H11 ("Other disorders of conjunctiva"). H11.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H11.0 in?

H11.0 is located in Section H10-H11 — "Disorders of conjunctiva" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H11.0?

H11.0 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H11.00, H11.01, H11.02, H11.03, H11.04 and more.

When should I use H11.0?

Use H11.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pterygium of eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Pterygium of eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for Pterygium of eye is H11.0.

Can H11.0 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H11.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H11.0 in?

H11.0 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H11.0?

Type 1 Excludes for H11.0 include: pseudopterygium (H11.81-).

Is H11.0 valid for 2026?

Yes, H11.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousH11Other disorders of conjunctivaNext →H11.00Unspecified pterygium of eye
Code Details
H11.0
Pterygium of eye
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H10-H11 — Disorders of conjunctiva
2026 ICD-10-CM