H11.1
Non-Billable

Conjunctival degenerations and deposits

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Conjunctival degenerations and deposits?

ICD-10-CM H11.1 is the diagnosis code for Conjunctival degenerations and deposits. 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.

â„šī¸ Excludes2

Coding Guidelines for H11.1

â„šī¸ Type 2 Excludes (Code separately if applicable)

The following conditions are not included in H11.1. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:

  • pseudopterygium (H11.81)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H11.1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Current CodeH11.1 — Conjunctival degenerations and deposits
Sub-Codes 6 entries
H11.10Unspecified conjunctival degenerationsBillableH11.11Conjunctival depositsNon-BillableH11.111Conjunctival deposits, right eyeBillableH11.112Conjunctival deposits, left eyeBillableH11.113Conjunctival deposits, bilateralBillableH11.119Conjunctival deposits, unspecified eyeBillableH11.12Conjunctival concretionsNon-BillableH11.121Conjunctival concretions, right eyeBillableH11.122Conjunctival concretions, left eyeBillableH11.123Conjunctival concretions, bilateralBillableH11.129Conjunctival concretions, unspecified eyeBillableH11.13Conjunctival pigmentationsNon-BillableH11.131Conjunctival pigmentations, right eyeBillableH11.132Conjunctival pigmentations, left eyeBillableH11.133Conjunctival pigmentations, bilateralBillableH11.139Conjunctival pigmentations, unspecified eyeBillableH11.14Conjunctival xerosis, unspecifiedNon-BillableH11.141Conjunctival xerosis, unspecified, right eyeBillableH11.142Conjunctival xerosis, unspecified, left eyeBillableH11.143Conjunctival xerosis, unspecified, bilateralBillableH11.149Conjunctival xerosis, unspecified, unspecified eyeBillableH11.15PingueculaNon-BillableH11.151Pinguecula, right eyeBillableH11.152Pinguecula, left eyeBillableH11.153Pinguecula, bilateralBillableH11.159Pinguecula, unspecified eyeBillable
Related Codes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is H11.1 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H11.1 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H11.1 mean?

H11.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Conjunctival degenerations and deposits". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H11.1?

The parent code of H11.1 is H11 ("Other disorders of conjunctiva"). H11.1 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H11.1 in?

H11.1 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 H11.1?

H11.1 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H11.10, H11.11, H11.12, H11.13, H11.14 and more.

When should I use H11.1?

Use H11.1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Conjunctival degenerations and deposits" 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 Conjunctival degenerations and deposits?

The ICD-10-CM code for Conjunctival degenerations and deposits is H11.1.

Can H11.1 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H11.1 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H11.1 in?

H11.1 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is H11.1 valid for 2026?

Yes, H11.1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousH11.069Recurrent pterygium of unspecified eyeNext →H11.10Unspecified conjunctival degenerations
Code Details
H11.1
Conjunctival degenerations and deposits
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H10-H11 — Disorders of conjunctiva
2026 ICD-10-CM