H11.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Pterygium of eye
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
H11.0Pterygium of eye
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where H11.0 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of conjunctiva (H10-H11)
- 3
Category H11
Other disorders of conjunctiva
- 4
Code H11.0
Pterygium of eye
More specific choices
Codes under H11.0
H11.0 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H11.0.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H11.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H11.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- pseudopterygium (H11.81-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H11.0.
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Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H11.0 mean?
H11.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pterygium of eye.”
Is H11.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H11.0 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H11.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
H11.0 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of conjunctiva (H10-H11) (H10–H11), under category H11, Other disorders of conjunctiva.
What coding notes are listed for H11.0?
No inclusion terms are listed for H11.0 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: pseudopterygium (H11.81-). No Excludes2 note is listed.
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