H21.1
Header — not billableOther vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body
The ICD-10 code for other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body is H21.1.
H21.1 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 1 more specific codes below.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Neovascularization of iris or ciliary body
- Rubeosis iridis
- Rubeosis of iris
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under H21.1
Related codes in this category
- H21.0Hyphemanon-billable header
- H21.2Degeneration of iris and ciliary bodynon-billable header
- H21.3Cyst of iris, ciliary body and anterior chambernon-billable header
- H21.4Pupillary membranesnon-billable header
- H21.5Other and unspecified adhesions and disruptions of iris and ciliary bodynon-billable header
- H21.8Other specified disorders of iris and ciliary bodynon-billable header
- H21.9Unspecified disorder of iris and ciliary body
- H21.1Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary bodynon-billable header