H21.1X – Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H21.1X
Code
H21.1X (claims format: H211X)
Description
Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block
H15-H22 Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body
Parent codes
H21 › H21.1

Billable codes under H21.1X

H21.1X is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H21 – Other disorders of iris and ciliary body

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • sympathetic uveitis (H44.1-)

H21.1 – Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body

Applicable to:
  • Neovascularization of iris or ciliary body
  • Rubeosis iridis
  • Rubeosis of iris

Index terms for H21.1X

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H21.1X?

H21.1X is the ICD-10-CM code for other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, in the block H15-H22 (Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body).

Is H21.1X a billable code?

No. H21.1X is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H21.1X belong to?

It belongs to category H21 – Other disorders of iris and ciliary body.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.