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H20.032 ICD-10-CM Code: Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, left eye

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) / Disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (H15-H22)

H20.032

Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidance

Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, left eye

This is an inflammation of the iris and ciliary body (the colored part of the eye and the muscle that controls focus) in the left eye that is caused by an infection elsewhere in the body. The infection has spread to or triggered inflammation in the eye structures.

CMS-HCC V28

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CMS-HCC V24

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ACA/HHS

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ESRD/PACE

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RXHCC

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Code Book Path

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H20.0Acute and subacute iridocyclitis
H20.03Secondary infectious iridocyclitis
H20.032Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, left eye

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for H20.032 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for H20.032 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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H20.031Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, right eye
H20.033Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, bilateral
H20.039Secondary infectious iridocyclitis, unspecified eye

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for H20.032 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for H20.032 in this effective period.

Code First

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Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for H20.032 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for H20.032 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Always verify the laterality is documented as left eye; if bilateral, code both eyes separately with appropriate laterality indicators
Identify and code the underlying infectious cause (such as tuberculosis, syphilis, or other systemic infections) as the primary diagnosis, as this is a secondary condition

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is H20.032 an HCC code?

No. H20.032 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

H20.032 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for secondary infectious iridocyclitis, left eye. This is an inflammation of the iris and ciliary body (the colored part of the eye and the muscle that controls focus) in the left eye that is caused by an infection elsewhere in the body. The infection has spread to or triggered inflammation in the eye structures. H20.032 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering disorders of sclera, cornea, iris and ciliary body (h15-h22).

H20.032 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Always verify the laterality is documented as left eye; if bilateral, code both eyes separately with appropriate laterality indicators.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for H20.032 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Always verify the laterality is documented as left eye; if bilateral, code both eyes separately with appropriate laterality indicators
  • Identify and code the underlying infectious cause (such as tuberculosis, syphilis, or other systemic infections) as the primary diagnosis, as this is a secondary condition

Child Codes

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