ICD-10-CM Code H27.00
Aphakia, unspecified eye
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H27.00 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of aphakia, unspecified eye. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code H270 is used to code Aphakia
Aphakia is the absence of the lens of the eye, due to surgical removal, a perforating wound or ulcer, or congenital anomaly. It causes a loss of accommodation, far sightedness (hyperopia), and a deep anterior chamber. Complications include detachment of the vitreous or retina, and glaucoma.
| Specialty: | Medical Genetics |
| MeSH Codes: | D001035, D001035 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 379.31, 743.35 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code H27.00 and a single ICD9 code, 379.31 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: H27.0 - Aphakia