2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H05.212Displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H00-H05›H05

ICD-10-CM H05.212
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H05.212 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). Coders also document this condition as displacement of eye. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Oculofacial plastics and orbital conditions.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H05.212
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye
Short Description
Displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H05.21
Displacement (lateral) of globe

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH00-H05Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
CategoryH05Disorders of orbit
This CodeH05.212Displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Displacement of eye
  • Displacement of left eye

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE008
Oculofacial plastics and orbital conditions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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Convert H05.212 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
376.36 Lateral globe displacmnt
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H05.212Overview

Is H05.212 (Displacement (lateral) of globe) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H05.212?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, displacement (lateral) of globe, left eye converts to ICD-9-CM 376.36 (lateral globe displacmnt). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.