H59.01

Non-billable

Keratopathy (bullous aphakic) following cataract surgery

H59.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Keratopathy (bullous aphakic) following cataract surgery. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H59.011 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H59.0
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What are cataracts? A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens inside your eye. This cloudiness blocks light from reaching the back of the eye, making it harder to see clearly. A cataract can affect one or both eyes, but it doesn't spread from one eye to the other. Cataracts usually develop slowly. As they get worse, your vision can become blurry or dim. Brighter lighting or new eyeglasses may help at first, but if…

Read more about Cataract at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Vitreal corneal syndrome
  • Vitreous (touch) syndrome

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H59.01?
H59.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Keratopathy (bullous aphakic) following cataract surgery". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H59.01 a billable code?
No — H59.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H59.011) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H59.01?
H59.01 has 4 more specific child codes, including H59.011, H59.012, H59.013.

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

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