ICD-10/H21.26

H21.26 ICD 2026 Code: Iris atrophy essential progressive

H21.26 is the authoritative medical code for Iris atrophy essential progressive. This classification is used in medical billing and clinical recording to specify the clinical criteria for iris atrophy essential progressive (ICD-10-CM H21.26), ensuring healthcare documentation aligns with 2026 federal coding standards.

Billing Status: NO. This is a clinician non-billable / parent hierarchy grouping in the ICD-10-CM system.

Official Registry Overview & Definition

Iris atrophy essential progressive is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code H21.26. A more specific billable subcode must be selected for claims submission. Excludes2 (not included here): sympathetic uveitis H44.1-.

Official Tabular Instructional Notes

Sequencing, inclusion, and exclusion notes published for H21.26 in the official ICD-10-CM tabular list.

Excludes2 — Not Included Here

Conditions not covered by this code, but which may be reported alongside it when both are present.

  • sympathetic uveitis H44.1-

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Clinical Guidance

Can H21.26 be billed directly?

No. H21.26 (Iris atrophy essential progressive) is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code. A more specific billable subcode must be selected based on clinical documentation.

Can H21.26 be reported alongside related conditions?

Per official ICD-10-CM Excludes2 instructions, H21.26 and the following are not considered part of each other and may both be reported when both conditions are present: sympathetic uveitis (H44.1-).

Nearest Codes in This Family

Official ICD-10-CM classifications closest to H21.26 in its code family, with their registry titles.

  • H21 — Other disorders of iris and ciliary body
  • H21.0 — Hyphema
  • H21.00 — Hyphema, unspecified eye
  • H21.01 — Hyphema, right eye
  • H21.02 — Hyphema, left eye
  • H21.03 — Hyphema, bilateral
  • H21.1 — Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body
  • H21.1X — Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body
  • H21.1X1 — Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, right eye
  • H21.1X2 — Other vascular disorders of iris and ciliary body, left eye

View all 40 codes in the H21 family