2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44Disorders of globe

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H43-H44›H44

ICD-10-CM H44
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H44 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for disorders of globe, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H44.001, H44.002, H44.003, and H44.009.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H44
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Disorders of globe
Short Description
Disorders of globe
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
H43-H44
Disorders of vitreous body and globe

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe
CategoryH44Disorders of globe
This CodeH44Disorders of globe

Specific Coding for Disorders of globeOverview

Non-specific codes like H44 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • H44.0 for Purulent endophthalmitis

  • H44.00 for Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis

  • H44.01 for Panophthalmitis (acute)

  • H44.02 for Vitreous abscess (chronic)

  • H44.1 for Other endophthalmitis

  • H44.11 for Panuveitis

  • H44.12 for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified

  • H44.13 for Sympathetic uveitis

  • Use H44.19 for Other endophthalmitis

  • H44.2 for Degenerative myopia

  • Use H44.20 for Degenerative myopia, unspecified eye

  • Use H44.21 for Degenerative myopia, right eye

  • Use H44.22 for Degenerative myopia, left eye

  • Use H44.23 for Degenerative myopia, bilateral

  • H44.2A for Degenerative myopia with choroidal neovascularization

  • H44.2B for Degenerative myopia with macular hole

  • H44.2C for Degenerative myopia with retinal detachment

  • H44.2D for Degenerative myopia with foveoschisis

  • H44.2E for Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy

  • H44.3 for Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globe

  • Use H44.30 for Unspecified degenerative disorder of globe

  • H44.31 for Chalcosis

  • H44.32 for Siderosis of eye

  • H44.39 for Other degenerative disorders of globe

  • H44.4 for Hypotony of eye

  • Use H44.40 for Unspecified hypotony of eye

  • H44.41 for Flat anterior chamber hypotony of eye

  • H44.42 for Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula

  • H44.43 for Hypotony of eye due to other ocular disorders

  • H44.44 for Primary hypotony of eye

  • H44.5 for Degenerated conditions of globe

  • Use H44.50 for Unspecified degenerated conditions of globe

  • H44.51 for Absolute glaucoma

  • H44.52 for Atrophy of globe

  • H44.53 for Leucocoria

  • H44.6 for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic

  • H44.60 for Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic

  • H44.61 for Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in anterior chamber

  • H44.62 for Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in iris or ciliary body

  • H44.63 for Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in lens

  • H44.64 for Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in posterior wall of globe

  • H44.65 for Retained (old) magnetic foreign body in vitreous body

  • H44.69 for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic, in other or multiple sites

  • H44.7 for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic

  • H44.70 for Unspecified retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic

  • H44.71 for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in anterior chamber

  • H44.72 for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in iris or ciliary body

  • H44.73 for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in lens

  • H44.74 for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in posterior wall of globe

  • H44.75 for Retained (nonmagnetic) (old) foreign body in vitreous body

  • H44.79 for Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic, in other or multiple sites

  • H44.8 for Other disorders of globe

  • H44.81 for Hemophthalmos

  • H44.82 for Luxation of globe

  • Use H44.89 for Other disorders of globe

  • Use H44.9 for Unspecified disorder of globe

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Includes

  • disorders affecting multiple structures of eye

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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 H44Overview

Is H44 (Disorders of globe) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for disorders of globe, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for disorders of globe need a more specific code from this category, such as H44.001, H44.002, and H44.003.