H40.059 ICD-10-CM Code: Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye
H40.059 is the billable ICD-10-CM code for “Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye” in the FY 2027 U.S. code set, effective Oct 1, 2026.
Official description
H40.059Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
More specific than H40.059
View subcategoryH40.059 is an unspecified code, for when the note doesn’t say more. If it documents the type, cause, or site, one of these codes may fit better.
Coding tips for H40.059
The same condition with the side named
This code leaves the side unspecified, which should be rare. When the note says which side, use that side’s code.
Where H40.059 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Glaucoma (H40-H42)
- 3
Category H40
Glaucoma
- 4
Subcategory H40.05
Ocular hypertension
- 5
Code H40.059
Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H40.059.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H40.059.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H40.059.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H40.059.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H40.059.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H40.059 mean?
H40.059 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Ocular hypertension, unspecified eye.”
Is H40.059 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, H40.059 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.
Where is H40.059 located in ICD-10-CM?
H40.059 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Glaucoma (H40-H42) (H40–H42), under category H40, Glaucoma and subcategory H40.05, Ocular hypertension.
What coding notes are listed for H40.059?
No inclusion terms are listed for H40.059 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.