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Version 2024
Non-Billable Code

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H05

Disorders of orbit

ICD-10-CM Code:
H05
ICD-10 Code for:
Disorders of orbit
Is Billable?
Not Valid for Submission
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the eye and adnexa
    (H00–H59)
    • Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
      (H00-H05)
      • Disorders of orbit
        (H05)

H05 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of disorders of orbit. 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 Disorders of orbit

Non-specific codes like H05 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 disorders of orbit:

  • H05.0 for Acute inflammation of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.00 for Unspecified acute inflammation of orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.01 for Cellulitis of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.02 for Osteomyelitis of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.03 for Periostitis of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.04 for Tenonitis of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.1 for Chronic inflammatory disorders of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.10 for Unspecified chronic inflammatory disorders of orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.11 for Granuloma of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.12 for Orbital myositis - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.2 for Exophthalmic conditions - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.20 for Unspecified exophthalmos - BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.21 for Displacement (lateral) of globe - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.22 for Edema of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.23 for Hemorrhage of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.24 for Constant exophthalmos - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.25 for Intermittent exophthalmos - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.26 for Pulsating exophthalmos - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.3 for Deformity of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.30 for Unspecified deformity of orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.31 for Atrophy of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.32 for Deformity of orbit due to bone disease - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.33 for Deformity of orbit due to trauma or surgery - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.34 for Enlargement of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.35 for Exostosis of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.4 for Enophthalmos - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.40 for Unspecified enophthalmos - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.41 for Enophthalmos due to atrophy of orbital tissue - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.42 for Enophthalmos due to trauma or surgery - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.5 for Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.50 for Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of unspecified orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.51 for Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of right orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.52 for Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of left orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.53 for Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of bilateral orbits - BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.8 for Other disorders of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.81 for Cyst of orbit - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • H05.82 for Myopathy of extraocular muscles - NON-BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.89 for Other disorders of orbit - BILLABLE CODE

  • Use H05.9 for Unspecified disorder of orbit - BILLABLE CODE

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.
  • congenital malformation of orbit Q10.7

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.