H40.2
Non-Billable

Primary angle-closure glaucoma

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Primary angle-closure glaucoma?

ICD-10-CM H40.2 is the diagnosis code for Primary angle-closure glaucoma. 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.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H40.2

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H40.2. They are mutually exclusive:

  • aqueous misdirection (H40.83-)
  • malignant glaucoma (H40.83-)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H40.2 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Parent CodeH40 — Glaucoma
Current CodeH40.2 — Primary angle-closure glaucoma
Sub-Codes 5 entries
H40.20Unspecified primary angle-closure glaucomaBillableH40.21Acute angle-closure glaucomaNon-BillableH40.211Acute angle-closure glaucoma, right eyeBillableH40.212Acute angle-closure glaucoma, left eyeBillableH40.213Acute angle-closure glaucoma, bilateralBillableH40.219Acute angle-closure glaucoma, unspecified eyeBillableH40.22Chronic angle-closure glaucomaNon-BillableH40.221Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, right eyeBillableH40.222Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, left eyeBillableH40.223Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, bilateralBillableH40.229Chronic angle-closure glaucoma, unspecified eyeBillableH40.23Intermittent angle-closure glaucomaNon-BillableH40.231Intermittent angle-closure glaucoma, right eyeBillableH40.232Intermittent angle-closure glaucoma, left eyeBillableH40.233Intermittent angle-closure glaucoma, bilateralBillableH40.239Intermittent angle-closure glaucoma, unspecified eyeBillableH40.24Residual stage of angle-closure glaucomaNon-BillableH40.241Residual stage of angle-closure glaucoma, right eyeBillableH40.242Residual stage of angle-closure glaucoma, left eyeBillableH40.243Residual stage of angle-closure glaucoma, bilateralBillableH40.249Residual stage of angle-closure glaucoma, unspecified eyeBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H40.2 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H40.2 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H40.2 mean?

H40.2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Primary angle-closure glaucoma". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of H40.2?

The parent code of H40.2 is H40 ("Glaucoma"). H40.2 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is H40.2 in?

H40.2 is located in Section H40-H42 — "Glaucoma" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H40.2?

H40.2 has 5 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H40.20, H40.21, H40.22, H40.23, H40.24.

When should I use H40.2?

Use H40.2 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Primary angle-closure glaucoma" 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 Primary angle-closure glaucoma?

The ICD-10-CM code for Primary angle-closure glaucoma is H40.2.

Can H40.2 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H40.2 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H40.2 in?

H40.2 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H40.2?

Type 1 Excludes for H40.2 include: aqueous misdirection (H40.83-); malignant glaucoma (H40.83-).

Is H40.2 valid for 2026?

Yes, H40.2 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

← PreviousH40.159Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, unspecified eyeNext →H40.20Unspecified primary angle-closure glaucoma
Code Details
H40.2
Primary angle-closure glaucoma
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H40-H42 — Glaucoma
2026 ICD-10-CM