ICD-10 Code H57.1 – Ocular pain (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.1 – Ocular pain
What it is
H57.1 identifies pain located in or around the eye. Use it when documentation states ocular pain, eye pain, or pain in the eye without a more specific diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include eye discomfort, soreness, burning, aching, or pain with eye movement. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H57.1 when the provider documents ocular pain as the reason for the visit or as an associated finding. It also fits cases where the symptom is recorded but the underlying cause is not yet established. If another confirmed eye disorder explains the pain, code the confirmed condition first when documented.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized facial pain, headache, or pain clearly documented as another eye disorder. Check documentation if the record links the pain to trauma, infection, or a specific ocular disease.
Coding tip
Code the symptom only when the record clearly supports eye pain and no more specific diagnosis is available.