ICD-10 Code H57.12 – Ocular pain, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.12 – Ocular pain, left eye
What it is
H57.12 identifies pain localized to the left eye. It describes the symptom of ocular pain, not a specific disease causing it.
Clinical signs
Patients may report aching, burning, stabbing, or foreign-body sensation in the left eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H57.12 when the record documents left-eye pain as the reason for the visit or as a noted symptom. It is appropriate when the provider has not identified a more specific ocular diagnosis. If a confirmed condition explains the pain, code that condition instead if documentation supports it.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized facial pain, headache, or pain limited to the eyelid unless the eye itself is documented as painful. Check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and whether the pain is a symptom or part of a diagnosed eye disorder before assigning H57.12.