Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H27 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of lens. This code falls under the section "Disorders of lens" 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H27. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H27 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H27 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H27 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of lens". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H27 is located in Section H25-H28 — "Disorders of lens" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H27 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H27.0, H27.1, H27.8, H27.9.
Use H27 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of lens" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of lens is H27.
No, H27 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H27 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H27 include: congenital lens malformations (Q12.-); mechanical complications of intraocular lens implant (T85.2); pseudophakia (Z96.1).
Yes, H27 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.