2022 ICD-10-CM Code H44.8
Other disorders of globe
Not Valid for Submission
| ICD-10: | H44.8 |
| Short Description: | Other disorders of globe |
| Long Description: | Other disorders of globe |
Code Classification
H44.8 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 disorders of globe. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2022 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 for Other disorders of globe
Non-specific codes like H44.8 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for other disorders of globe:
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - H44.81 for Hemophthalmos
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.811 for Hemophthalmos, right eye
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.812 for Hemophthalmos, left eye
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.813 for Hemophthalmos, bilateral
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.819 for Hemophthalmos, unspecified eye
- NON-BILLABLE CODE - H44.82 for Luxation of globe
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.821 for Luxation of globe, right eye
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.822 for Luxation of globe, left eye
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.823 for Luxation of globe, bilateral
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.829 for Luxation of globe, unspecified eye
- BILLABLE CODE - Use H44.89 for Other disorders of globe
Information for Patients
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 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 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)