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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.1

Other endophthalmitis

ICD-10-CM Code:
H44.1
ICD-10 Code for:
Other endophthalmitis
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the eye and adnexa
    (H00–H59)
    • Disorders of vitreous body and globe
      (H43-H44)
      • Disorders of globe
        (H44)

H44.1 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of other endophthalmitis. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2024 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Specific Coding Applicable to Other endophthalmitis

Non-specific codes like H44.1 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10-CM codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other endophthalmitis:

  • H44.11 for Panuveitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.111 for Panuveitis, right eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.112 for Panuveitis, left eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.113 for Panuveitis, bilateral - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.119 for Panuveitis, unspecified eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • H44.12 for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.121 for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, right eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.122 for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, left eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.123 for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, bilateral - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.129 for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, unspecified eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • H44.13 for Sympathetic uveitis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.131 for Sympathetic uveitis, right eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.132 for Sympathetic uveitis, left eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.133 for Sympathetic uveitis, bilateral - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.139 for Sympathetic uveitis, unspecified eye - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H44.19 for Other endophthalmitis - BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information

  • Endophthalmitis

    suppurative inflammation of the tissues of the internal structures of the eye frequently associated with an infection.

  • Endophthalmitis

    an infectious process affecting the internal structures of the eye.

  • Endophthalmitis, CTCAE|Endophthalmitis|Endophthalmitis

    a disorder characterized by an infectious process involving the internal structures of the eye.

  • Fungal Endophthalmitis

    inflammation of the lining of the ocular cavities, which results from a fungal infection.

  • Grade 2 Endophthalmitis, CTCAE|Grade 2 Endophthalmitis

    local intervention indicated

  • Grade 3 Endophthalmitis, CTCAE|Grade 3 Endophthalmitis

    systemic intervention; hospitalization indicated

  • Grade 4 Endophthalmitis, CTCAE|Grade 4 Endophthalmitis

    best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or worse in the affected eye

  • Parasitic Endophthalmitis

    infection of the interior of the eye, especially the aqueous and/or vitreous humor, by a parasite.

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The following annotation back-references are applicable to this diagnosis code. The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10-CM codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more.


Type 1 Excludes

Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
  • bleb associated endophthalmitis H59.4

Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.
  • ophthalmia nodosa H16.2

Patient Education


Eye Diseases

Some eye problems are minor and don't last long. But some can lead to a permanent loss of vision.

Common eye problems include:

  • Refractive errors
  • Cataracts - clouded lenses
  • Optic nerve disorders, including glaucoma
  • Retinal disorders - problems with the nerve layer at the back of the eye
  • Macular degeneration - a disease that destroys sharp, central vision
  • Diabetic eye problems
  • Conjunctivitis - an infection also known as pink eye

Your best defense is to have regular checkups, because eye diseases do not always have symptoms. Early detection and treatment could prevent vision loss. See an eye care professional right away if you have a sudden change in vision, if everything looks dim, or if you see flashes of light. Other symptoms that need quick attention are pain, double vision, fluid coming from the eye, and inflammation.

NIH: National Eye Institute


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.