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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for central pterygium

H11.02

Central pterygium of eye

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Pterygium (eye) › central”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding central pterygium

The ICD-10-CM code for central pterygium is H11.02 (Central pterygium of eye).

Within H11.0 (pterygium of eye), H11.02 is specifically for central pterygium of eye. Related codes cover unspecified pterygium of eye (H11.00), amyloid pterygium (H11.01), Double pterygium of eye (H11.03), peripheral pterygium of eye, stationary (H11.04), peripheral pterygium of eye, progressive (H11.05) and recurrent pterygium of eye (H11.06).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H11.021 (eye), H11.022 (eye), H11.023 (bilateral) and H11.029 (eye).

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

Common questions about central pterygium ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for central pterygium?

H11.02 — Central pterygium of eye (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H11.02 billable?

No. H11.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.