ICD-10 Code H27.119 – Subluxation of lens, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H27.119 – Subluxation of lens, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies partial displacement of the eye’s lens when the affected eye is not specified. Use it when the lens is still present but no longer fully centered.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include lens decentration on exam, blurred or distorted vision, or signs noted by ophthalmology consistent with subluxation.
When to use this code
Use H27.119 when the record documents lens subluxation but does not identify the right or left eye. It fits outpatient, inpatient, or consult notes that confirm partial lens displacement without further laterality detail.
If the provider later specifies the eye, code the documented laterality instead. When the note is unclear, check documentation rather than assuming a side.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for complete lens dislocation or for cataract alone. Also avoid it when the affected eye is documented as right or left.
Coding tip
Verify laterality in the ophthalmology note before assigning H27.119.