ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for symblepharon
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Symblepharon”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding symblepharon
The ICD-10-CM code for symblepharon is H11.23 (Symblepharon). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H11.23.
Within H11.2 (conjunctival scars), H11.23 is specifically for symblepharon. Related codes cover conjunctival adhesions and strands (localized) (H11.21), conjunctival granuloma (H11.22) and scarring of conjunctiva (H11.24).
To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H11.231 (right eye), H11.232 (left eye), H11.233 (bilateral) and H11.239 (unspecified eye).
It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.
More specific symblepharon codes (official index)
- congenital Q10.3 — Other congenital malformations of eyelid
Common questions about symblepharon ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for symblepharon?
- H11.23 — Symblepharon (a header code; report a more specific subcode). More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: Q10.3.
What is the ICD-10 code for congenital symblepharon?
- Q10.3 — Other congenital malformations of eyelid.
Is H11.23 billable?
- No. H11.23 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.