H21.242Billable
Degeneration of pupillary margin, left eye
- 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 H21.242?
H21.242 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Degeneration of pupillary margin, left eye.
Is H21.242 a billable code?
Yes. H21.242 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H21.242 in?
H21.242 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H21.242 become effective?
H21.242 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H21.242?
H21.242 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.