ICD-10 Code H57.8 – Other Specified Disorders of Eye and Adnexa (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H57.8 – Other specified disorders of eye and adnexa
What it is
H57.8 is used for eye or adnexal disorders that are specified in the record but do not fit a more precise ICD-10-CM code. It is a catchall code for documented conditions involving the eye or nearby structures.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Records may describe nonspecific eye symptoms or a diagnosed disorder of the eye or adnexa that lacks a dedicated code.
When to use this code
Use H57.8 when the provider names a specific eye or adnexal disorder, but no more exact ICD-10-CM option applies. You may also use it when the documentation clearly supports an “other specified” diagnosis rather than a symptom-only code. Check documentation if the note is vague.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified eye complaints, such as pain or redness, when no diagnosis is documented. Also avoid it when a more specific code is available for the condition.
Coding tip
Verify the provider’s exact wording and code the most specific documented eye or adnexal disorder first.