What does ICD-10 code H27.139 mean?

ICD-10 code H27.139 is the standardized code used for posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code H27.139 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code H27.139 when recording posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code H27.139 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

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ICD-10 Code H27.139: Posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye

Name: ICD-10 Code H27.139: Posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:10:31.172Z

H27.139 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eye in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter

7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

block

H25-H28Disorders of lens

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

OphthalmologistOrthopedic Specialist

Sibling codes

H27.131Posterior dislocation of lens, right eyebillable H27.132Posterior dislocation of lens, left eyebillable H27.133Posterior dislocation of lens, bilateralbillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Posterior dislocation of lens, unspecified eyePosterior dislocation of lens

Frequently asked questions

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