Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H40.013 is the diagnosis code for Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral. This code falls under the section "Glaucoma" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H40.013 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H40.013 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H40.013 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H40.013 is H40.01 ("Open angle with borderline findings, low risk"). H40.013 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H40.013 is located in Section H40-H42 — "Glaucoma" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H40.013 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral" 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 Open angle with borderline findings, low risk, bilateral is H40.013.
Yes, H40.013 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H40.013 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H40.013 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.