2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.111Panuveitis, right eye
ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H43-H44›H44
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Chronic Condition
H44.111 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for panuveitis, right eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. Coders also document this condition as panuveitis of right eye. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Uveitis and ocular inflammation.
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Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Panuveitis of right eye
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Panuveitis
inflammation in which both the anterior and posterior segments of the uvea are involved and a specific focus is not apparent. it is often severe and extensive and a serious threat to vision. causes include systemic diseases such as tuberculosis, sarcoidosis, and syphilis, as well as malignancies. the intermediate segment of the eye is not involved.Panuveitis
a disorder characterized by inflammation of the entire uvea which includes the iris, ciliary body, and choroid. causes include systemic infections, sarcoidosis, and cancers.
Patient EducationClinical
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Convert H44.111 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About H44.111Overview
Is H44.111 (Panuveitis) a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report panuveitis, right eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does H44.111 group to?
When panuveitis, right eye is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H44.111?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, panuveitis, right eye converts to ICD-9-CM 360.12 (panuveitis). 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.
