H42

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H42

Billable

Glaucoma in diseases classified elsewhere

H42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Glaucoma in diseases classified elsewhere. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
H00-H59
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the optic nerve of one, or both, of your eyes. This can result in vision loss . There are different types of glaucoma, but the most common type is open-angle glaucoma. Other less common types include angle-closure glaucoma, and congenital glaucoma. You may not have any symptoms of glaucoma. Regular eye exams by an eye care provider can check for…

Read more about Glaucoma at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • glaucoma (in) onchocerciasis (B73.02)
  • glaucoma (in) syphilis (A52.71)
  • glaucoma (in) tuberculous (A18.59)
  • neovascular secondary angle closure glaucoma (H40.84-)

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H42?
H42 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Glaucoma in diseases classified elsewhere". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H42 a billable code?
Yes — H42 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from H42?
Excludes1 (not coded here): glaucoma (in) onchocerciasis (B73.02); glaucoma (in) syphilis (A52.71); glaucoma (in) tuberculous (A18.59); neovascular secondary angle closure glaucoma (H40.84-).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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