Is H40.04 a billable code?
No. H40.04 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H40.04: Steroid responder
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H40.04 groups related diagnoses under steroid responder. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H40.04
- H40.041Steroid responder, right eye
- H40.042Steroid responder, left eye
- H40.043Steroid responder, bilateral
- H40.049Steroid responder, unspecified eye
Other codes in H40.0 Glaucoma suspect
H40.04 questions
What does H40.04 mean?
H40.04 is the ICD-10-CM code for Steroid responder. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.