Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H01.126 is the diagnosis code for Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid. This code falls under the section "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" 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 H01.126 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H01.126 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H01.126 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H01.126 is H01.12 ("Discoid lupus erythematosus of eyelid"). H01.126 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H01.126 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H01.126 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid" 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 Discoid lupus erythematosus of left eye, unspecified eyelid is H01.126.
Yes, H01.126 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H01.126 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H01.126 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.