Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H40.02 is the diagnosis code for Open angle with borderline findings, high risk. This code falls under the section "Glaucoma" 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.
Understanding where H40.02 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H40.02 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H40.02 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Open angle with borderline findings, high risk". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H40.02 is H40.0 ("Glaucoma suspect"). H40.02 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H40.02 is located in Section H40-H42 — "Glaucoma" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H40.02 has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H40.021, H40.022, H40.023, H40.029.
Use H40.02 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Open angle with borderline findings, high risk" 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, high risk is H40.02.
No, H40.02 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H40.02 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H40.02 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.