H52

Non-billable

Disorders of refraction and accommodation

H52 is the ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of refraction and accommodation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H52.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are refractive errors? The cornea and lens of your eye bend (refract) light rays to focus them on the retina. Refractive errors happen when the shape of your eye prevents light from focusing correctly on the retina. This causes blurry vision. Changes in the eye's shape affect how light rays bend and focus, leading to vision problems. What causes refractive errors? Refractive errors can happen when: The eyeball…

Read more about Refractive Errors at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H52?
H52 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Disorders of refraction and accommodation". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H52 a billable code?
No — H52 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H52.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H52?
H52 has 8 more specific child codes, including H52.0, H52.1, H52.2.

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

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