H40.01 – Open angle with borderline findings, low risk

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Glaucoma

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H40.01
Code
H40.01 (claims format: H4001)
Description
Open angle with borderline findings, low risk
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
H40-H42 Glaucoma
Parent codes
H40 › H40.0

Billable codes under H40.01

H40.01 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes for H40.01

Applicable to:
  • Open angle, low risk

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

H40 – Glaucoma

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • absolute glaucoma (H44.51-)
  • congenital glaucoma (Q15.0)
  • traumatic glaucoma due to birth injury (P15.3)

Index terms for H40.01

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

Related codes in H40.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H40.01?

H40.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for open angle with borderline findings, low risk, in the block H40-H42 (Glaucoma).

Is H40.01 a billable code?

No. H40.01 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H40.01 belong to?

It belongs to category H40 – Glaucoma.

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.