ICD-10 Code H52.10 – Myopia, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H52.10 – Myopia, unspecified eye
What it is
H52.10 identifies myopia, or nearsightedness, in an eye that is not further specified. Use it when the record documents myopia but does not state laterality or more detail.
Clinical signs
Patients typically have blurred distance vision and better near vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and eye examination findings.
When to use this code
Use H52.10 when the provider documents myopia without specifying right, left, or bilateral eye. It also fits when the note confirms nearsightedness but gives no additional detail. If laterality is documented, choose the more specific code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for other refractive errors, such as hyperopia or astigmatism. Avoid it when the chart specifies a different eye or a more detailed myopia diagnosis.
Coding tip
Check the ophthalmology note for laterality before selecting the unspecified code.