ICD-10-CM Code For Other Disorders Of Lens: Group Overview

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group H27 includes diagnoses for noncataract lens disorders such as lens subluxation, phacodonesis, and other specified or unspecified disorders of the lens that affect lens position, stability, or clarity. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios where lens displacement, instability, or other lens pathology contributes to visual symptoms, inflammation, or secondary ocular complications. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM H27 group supports proper claim adjudication and complete clinical documentation for appropriate reimbursement.

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ICD-10-CM H27: Other Disorders Of Lens Overview

The ICD-10-CM H27 group covers non‑cataract disorders of the lens, including lens subluxation, phacodonesis, and other specified or unspecified lens disorders that affect lens position and function. These conditions target the ocular lens within the visual system and can lead to visual disturbance, lens-induced inflammation, or secondary glaucoma. Accurate coding matters for proper reimbursement because it documents clinical complexity, justifies services, and supports claim adjudication.

When to Use

Use a code from this group when clinical documentation indicates a noncataract lens disorder such as lens subluxation, lens instability, or other specified lens pathology. Assign the most specific H27 code that reflects the documented lens condition and any associated laterality if provided.

ICD-10-CM Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
H27.00	Aphakia, unspecified eye
H27.01	Aphakia, right eye
H27.02	Aphakia, left eye
H27.03	Aphakia, bilateral
H27.10	Unspecified dislocation of lens
H27.111	Subluxation of lens, right eye
H27.112	Subluxation of lens, left eye
H27.113	Subluxation of lens, bilateral
H27.119	Subluxation of lens, unspecified eye
H27.121	Anterior dislocation of lens, right eye
H27.122	Anterior dislocation of lens, left eye
H27.123	Anterior dislocation of lens, bilateral
H27.129	Anterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye
H27.131	Posterior dislocation of lens, right eye
H27.132	Posterior dislocation of lens, left eye
H27.133	Posterior dislocation of lens, bilateral
H27.139	Posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye
H27.8	Other specified disorders of lens
H27.9	Unspecified disorder of lens

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
124	Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent
125	Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with gradually progressive blurred vision and glare interference during daily activities is evaluated in clinic; slit-lamp exam reveals a posterior subcapsular lens opacity causing decreased visual acuity and difficulty with near tasks. The condition is chronic and managed by ophthalmology with monitoring and discussion of cataract extraction when functionally limiting; a code from this group is assigned to document the lens disorder as the cause of visual impairment. Typical codes: H27.121, H27.122
A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department after blunt facial trauma with sudden decreased vision and visible lens displacement on exam (ectopia lentis) with associated monocular diplopia and risk for secondary glaucoma. Acute management focuses on stabilizing the eye and preventing complications; a diagnosis from this group is used to capture the traumatic lens disorder requiring urgent ophthalmologic intervention. Typical codes: H27.10, H27.8
A patient with a history of chronic uveitis seen in follow-up has progressive irregular lens changes and posterior synechiae leading to lens-related visual disturbance and increased intraocular pressure; the lens abnormality is a chronic complication of the inflammatory eye disease and affects treatment planning. The lens disorder code is assigned as a comorbidity that impacts management and surgical risk. Typical codes: H27.131, H27.139

Related Codes

H25-AGE-RELATED-CATARACT

ICD-10-CM Code For Age-Related Cataract: Group Overview

H26-OTHER-CATARACT

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Cataract: Group Overview

H28-CATARACT-IN-DISEASES-CLASSIFIED-ELSEWHERE

ICD-10-CM Code For Cataract In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

19 rows

ICD-10-CM Code	Description
H27.00	Aphakia, unspecified eye
H27.01	Aphakia, right eye
H27.02	Aphakia, left eye
H27.03	Aphakia, bilateral
H27.10	Unspecified dislocation of lens
H27.111	Subluxation of lens, right eye
H27.112	Subluxation of lens, left eye
H27.113	Subluxation of lens, bilateral
H27.119	Subluxation of lens, unspecified eye
H27.121	Anterior dislocation of lens, right eye
H27.122	Anterior dislocation of lens, left eye
H27.123	Anterior dislocation of lens, bilateral
H27.129	Anterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye
H27.131	Posterior dislocation of lens, right eye
H27.132	Posterior dislocation of lens, left eye
H27.133	Posterior dislocation of lens, bilateral
H27.139	Posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye
H27.8	Other specified disorders of lens
H27.9	Unspecified disorder of lens

DRG Codes

2 rows

DRG Code	Description
124	Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent
125	Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC

Typical Clinical Scenarios

An elderly patient with gradually progressive blurred vision and glare interference during daily activities is evaluated in clinic; slit-lamp exam reveals a posterior subcapsular lens opacity causing decreased visual acuity and difficulty with near tasks. The condition is chronic and managed by ophthalmology with monitoring and discussion of cataract extraction when functionally limiting; a code from this group is assigned to document the lens disorder as the cause of visual impairment. Typical codes: H27.121, H27.122
A middle-aged patient presents to the emergency department after blunt facial trauma with sudden decreased vision and visible lens displacement on exam (ectopia lentis) with associated monocular diplopia and risk for secondary glaucoma. Acute management focuses on stabilizing the eye and preventing complications; a diagnosis from this group is used to capture the traumatic lens disorder requiring urgent ophthalmologic intervention. Typical codes: H27.10, H27.8
A patient with a history of chronic uveitis seen in follow-up has progressive irregular lens changes and posterior synechiae leading to lens-related visual disturbance and increased intraocular pressure; the lens abnormality is a chronic complication of the inflammatory eye disease and affects treatment planning. The lens disorder code is assigned as a comorbidity that impacts management and surgical risk. Typical codes: H27.131, H27.139

Related Codes

H25-AGE-RELATED-CATARACT

ICD-10-CM Code For Age-Related Cataract: Group Overview

H26-OTHER-CATARACT

ICD-10-CM Code For Other Cataract: Group Overview

H28-CATARACT-IN-DISEASES-CLASSIFIED-ELSEWHERE

ICD-10-CM Code For Cataract In Diseases Classified Elsewhere: Group Overview

Frequently Asked Questions

References

1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.

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When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which conditions are included in ICD-10-CM H27 group?

How should individual ICD-10-CM codes in this group be documented?

What are examples of laterality-specific codes in H27?

Why is accurate coding within the H27 group important for reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to H27 diagnoses for inpatient grouping?

References

When to Use

ICD-10-CM Codes

DRG Codes

Typical Clinical Scenarios

Related Codes

Which conditions are included in ICD-10-CM H27 group?

How should individual ICD-10-CM codes in this group be documented?

What are examples of laterality-specific codes in H27?

Why is accurate coding within the H27 group important for reimbursement?

Which DRGs are related to H27 diagnoses for inpatient grouping?

References