H27.0 – Aphakia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of lens

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H27.0

Code: H27.0 (claims format: H270)
Description: Aphakia
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: H25-H28 Disorders of lens
Parent codes: H27

Billable codes under H27.0

H27.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H27.00 – Aphakia, unspecified eyeBillable
H27.01 – Aphakia, right eyeBillable
H27.02 – Aphakia, left eyeBillable
H27.03 – Aphakia, bilateralBillable

Notes for H27.0

Applicable to:

Acquired absence of lens
Acquired aphakia
Aphakia due to trauma

Excludes1 (not coded here):

cataract extraction status (Z98.4-)
congenital absence of lens (Q12.3)
congenital aphakia (Q12.3)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

H27 – Other disorders of lens

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital lens malformations (Q12.-)
mechanical complications of intraocular lens implant (T85.2)
pseudophakia (Z96.1)

Index terms for H27.0

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

Aphakia

Related codes in H27

H27.1 – Dislocation of lensHeader
H27.8 – Other specified disorders of lensBillable
H27.9 – Unspecified disorder of lensBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H27.0?

H27.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for aphakia, in the block H25-H28 (Disorders of lens).

Is H27.0 a billable code?

No. H27.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H27.0 belong to?

It belongs to category H27 – Other disorders of lens.

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.