H21.2Header code — not billable
Degeneration of iris and ciliary body
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H21
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H21
H21Other disorders of iris and ciliary bodyH21.0HyphemaH21.00Hyphema, unspecified eyeYesH21.01Hyphema, right eyeYesH21.02Hyphema, left eyeYesH21.03Hyphema, bilateralYesH21.1Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary bodyH21.1XOther vascular disorders of iris and ciliary bodyH21.1X1Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, right eyeYesH21.1X2Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, left eyeYesH21.1X3Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, bilateralYesH21.1X9Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, unsp eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H21.2?
H21.2 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Degeneration of iris and ciliary body.
Is H21.2 a billable code?
No. H21.2 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H21.2 in?
H21.2 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H21.2 become effective?
H21.2 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H21.2?
H21.2 belongs to category H21, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.