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H40.152 ICD-10-CM Code: Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, left eye

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) / Glaucoma (H40-H42)

H40.152

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

Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, left eye

The final stage of open-angle glaucoma in the left eye, where significant vision loss has already occurred and the condition has stabilized.

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Buddy Insight

Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma in the left eye indicates controlled or arrested glaucomatous disease with permanent structural and functional damage in the left eye.

CMS-HCC V28

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RAF 0

CMS-HCC V24

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RAF 0

ACA/HHS

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RAF 0

ESRD/PACE

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RAF 0

RXHCC

HCC 243

RAF 0.0

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Code Book Path

Official
H40.1Open-angle glaucoma
H40.15Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma
H40.152Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, left eye

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for H40.152 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for H40.152 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

Official
H40.151Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, right eye
H40.153Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, bilateral
H40.159Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, unspecified eye

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for H40.152 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for H40.152 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for H40.152 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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ICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for H40.152 in this effective period.

Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for H40.152 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
History of open-angle glaucoma affecting the left eye with controlled disease
Current intraocular pressure measurement demonstrating control
Optic nerve documentation showing permanent cup-to-disc ratio changes
Visual field testing documenting residual field loss in the left eye

MEAT Support

HCC Buddy guidance
History of open-angle glaucoma affecting the left eye with controlled disease
Current intraocular pressure measurement demonstrating control
Optic nerve documentation showing permanent cup-to-disc ratio changes
Visual field testing documenting residual field loss in the left eye

Audit Caution

HCC Buddy guidance
Using active stage codes when the disease is arrested with only residual damage
Incorrectly lateralizing to the right eye when the left eye is the affected side
Coding as bilateral when only the left eye has residual glaucoma
Not distinguishing between residual stage (arrested disease) and stable but active glaucoma

Common Mistakes

HCC Buddy guidance
H40.151 — Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, right eye: contralateral side
H40.1122 — Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage: active disease process
H40.10X2 — Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, left eye: does not specify residual stage
H40.153 — Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, bilateral: both eyes affected

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 H40.152 an HCC code?

No. H40.152 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

HCC Category Mapping

RxHCCHCC 243, Glaucoma
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RAF weights shown are the community, non-dual, aged base weights from the CMS risk adjustment model file. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member segment, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains in use during the transition and for historical data.

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MEAT Criteria for H40.152

For H40.152to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.

  • MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
  • EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
  • AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
  • TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis

Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed H40.152 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.

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What This Code Means

H40.152 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, left eye. The final stage of open-angle glaucoma in the left eye, where significant vision loss has already occurred and the condition has stabilized. H40.152 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering glaucoma (h40-h42).

H40.152 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.

This code does not map to a CMS-HCC V28 payment category. Capture depends on documentation that supports the diagnosis; verify the HCC assignment against the current CMS mapping for the applicable payment year. Coders reviewing H40.152 should check whether additional documentation would support a more specific child code in the same hierarchy that does map to a payment HCC, capturing the correct specificity is the highest-impact RAF improvement available within accurate coding.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for H40.152 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Use this code only when documentation confirms the residual stage, not earlier stages of open-angle glaucoma
  • Ensure laterality is clearly documented; this code is specific to the left eye only

Clinical Significance

Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma in the left eye indicates controlled or arrested glaucomatous disease with permanent structural and functional damage in the left eye. Clinical management focuses on maintaining intraocular pressure control and monitoring for disease reactivation. The residual optic nerve and visual field damage may significantly impact the patient's quality of life and functional vision.

Documentation Requirements

  • History of open-angle glaucoma affecting the left eye with controlled disease
  • Current intraocular pressure measurement demonstrating control
  • Optic nerve documentation showing permanent cup-to-disc ratio changes
  • Visual field testing documenting residual field loss in the left eye
  • Medication list and treatment history for glaucoma management

Commonly Confused Codes

  • H40.151: Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, right eye: contralateral side
  • H40.1122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage: active disease process
  • H40.10X2: Unspecified open-angle glaucoma, left eye: does not specify residual stage
  • H40.153: Residual stage of open-angle glaucoma, bilateral: both eyes affected

Child Codes

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