ICD-10 Code H57.10 – Ocular pain, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.10 – Ocular pain, unspecified eye
What it is
H57.10 identifies pain in the eye when the affected eye is not specified. Use it for documented ocular pain or eyeache when the record does not name a right or left eye.
Clinical signs
Patients may report aching, burning, pressure, or sharp pain in or around the eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for associated findings such as redness, tearing, photophobia, or foreign-body sensation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents eye pain but does not identify a cause or a specific eye. It is appropriate for nonspecific ocular discomfort, including pain noted during an exam or in follow-up documentation. If the chart identifies a more specific diagnosis, code that condition instead.
Do not use for
Do not use H57.10 when the pain is clearly linked to another diagnosed eye disorder or injury. Check documentation if the record specifies a right or left eye, because a more specific code may apply.
Coding tip
Query for laterality and underlying cause before assigning H57.10.