H52.1 – Myopia

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H52.1

Code: H52.1 (claims format: H521)
Description: Myopia
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: H49-H52 Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
Parent codes: H52

Billable codes under H52.1

H52.1 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H52.10 – Myopia, unspecified eyeBillable
H52.11 – Myopia, right eyeBillable
H52.12 – Myopia, left eyeBillable
H52.13 – Myopia, bilateralBillable

Notes for H52.1

Excludes1 (not coded here):

degenerative myopia (H44.2-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block H49-H52

Excludes2 (not included here):

nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)

Index terms for H52.1

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

Myopia

Related codes in H52

H52.0 – HypermetropiaHeader
H52.2 – AstigmatismHeader
H52.3 – Anisometropia and aniseikoniaHeader
H52.4 – PresbyopiaBillable
H52.5 – Disorders of accommodationHeader
H52.6 – Other disorders of refractionBillable
H52.7 – Unspecified disorder of refractionBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H52.1?

H52.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for myopia, in the block H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).

Is H52.1 a billable code?

No. H52.1 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H52.1 belong to?

It belongs to category H52 – Disorders of refraction and accommodation.

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.