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ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code

H40.53X2Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, bilateral, moderate stage

✓ Billable / specificRequires 7th character

H40.53X2 is a valid, billable ICD-10-CM code for glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, bilateral, moderate stage. It can be reported on claims for dates of service from October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027.Short description: Glaucoma secondary to oth eye disorders, bi, moderate stage

Code unchanged since ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. Source: official FY2027 ICD-10-CM release from CDC/NCHS and CMS. Page updated September 29, 2026. About our data

About H40.53X2

H40.53X2 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders, bilateral, moderate stage. It belongs to category H40 (glaucoma), block H40-H42 (glaucoma) and chapter 7 (diseases of the eye and adnexa). It is billable, so it can be reported on its own for dates of service from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

The 7th character "2" means moderate stage.

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent, relative weight 1.2471) and DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC, relative weight 0.7702), in MDC 02 (Diseases and Disorders of the Eye), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Before ICD-10, this condition was coded in ICD-9-CM as 365.59 (glaucoma associated with other lens disorders), 365.59 (glaucoma associated with other lens disorders), 365.60 (glaucoma associated with unspecified ocular disorder) and 6 more.

7th character

2moderate stage

Other encounter types for H40.53:

Notes that apply from higher levels

Instructions written at a parent level also apply to H40.53X2.

› From H40.5 Glaucoma secondary to other eye disorders
Code also
  • underlying eye disorder
› From H40 Glaucoma
Excludes1
  • absolute glaucoma (H44.51-)
  • congenital glaucoma (Q15.0)
  • traumatic glaucoma due to birth injury (P15.3)

Broader instructions also apply from Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.

MS-DRG v44.0 grouping

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Inpatient MS-DRGs this diagnosis can group to, as the principal or a secondary diagnosis, depending on the rest of the claim.

ICD-9-CM equivalent

Converter →
  • 365.59Glaucoma associated with other lens disordersapproximate
  • 365.59Glaucoma associated with other lens disordersapproximate, combination
  • 365.60Glaucoma associated with unspecified ocular disorderapproximate
  • 365.60Glaucoma associated with unspecified ocular disorderapproximate, combination
  • 365.61Glaucoma associated with pupillary blockapproximate
  • 365.61Glaucoma associated with pupillary blockapproximate, combination
  • 365.64Glaucoma associated with tumors or cystsapproximate
  • 365.64Glaucoma associated with tumors or cystsapproximate, combination
  • 365.72Moderate stage glaucomaapproximate, combination

From the CMS 2018 General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), the final GEMs release.

Code history

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  12. 2027
  • FY2016 (effective 10/1/2015): Added (first year of ICD-10-CM)
  • No changes since FY2016.

Common questions about H40.53X2

Is H40.53X2 billable?

Yes. H40.53X2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).

What does the "2" at the end of H40.53X2 mean?

It is the 7th character for moderate stage.

Can H40.53X2 be used as a principal diagnosis?

Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict H40.53X2 as a principal diagnosis.

Is H40.53X2 a CC or MCC?

No. H40.53X2 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.

What DRG does H40.53X2 group to?

H40.53X2 is used in the MS-DRG v44.0 logic for MS-DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent) and MS-DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC). Which one applies depends on whether it is the principal diagnosis and on the rest of the claim.

What is the ICD-9 code for H40.53X2?

The CMS General Equivalence Mappings map H40.53X2 to ICD-9-CM 365.59, 365.59, 365.60, 365.60 and 5 more.