2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.119Panuveitis, unspecified eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H43-H44›H44

ICD-10-CM H44.119
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H44.119 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for panuveitis, unspecified 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. The code is flagged as an unspecified code, since codes identifying laterality exist in the same family. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Uveitis and ocular inflammation.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H44.119
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Panuveitis, unspecified eye
Short Description
Panuveitis, unspecified eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H44.11
Panuveitis

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe
CategoryH44Disorders of globe
This CodeH44.119Panuveitis, unspecified eye

Code EditsBilling

Medicare Code Editor checks that affect claim validity for H44.119.

Unspecified codes
Unspecified codes exist in the ICD-10-CM classification for circumstances when documentation in the medical record does not provide the level of detail needed to support reporting a more specific code. However, in the inpatient setting, there should generally be very limited and rare circumstances for which the laterality (right, left, bilateral) of a condition is unable to be documented and reported. The following pages contain the list of unspecified ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for which there is a more specific code to identify laterality (right, left, bilateral) within that code family.

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bacterial panuveitis
  • Fungal chorioretinitis
  • Fungal choroiditis
  • Fungal endophthalmitis
  • Fungal panuveitis
  • Granulomatous chorioretinitis
  • Herpes simplex retinitis
  • Idiopathic panuveitis
  • Infection of anterior chamber of eye caused by parasite
  • Infectious panuveitis
  • Lyme uveitis
  • Multifocal choroiditis
  • Multifocal choroiditis and panuveitis syndrome
  • Noninfectious panuveitis
  • Ophthalmic Lyme borreliosis
  • Panuveitis
  • Panuveitis caused by Borrelia burgdorferi
  • Panuveitis caused by Herpesvirus
  • Panuveitis caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis
  • Panuveitis caused by parasite
  • Panuveitis caused by Treponema pallidum
  • Panuveitis caused by virus
  • Panuveitis in Behcet's syndrome
  • Parasitic chorioretinitis
  • Parasitic endophthalmitis
  • Sarcoid panuveitis
  • Sarcoid uveitis
  • Tuberculous chorioretinitis
  • Tuberculous posterior uveitis
  • Tuberculous uveitis
  • Viral posterior uveitis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR EYE004
Uveitis and ocular inflammation
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Multifocal Choroiditis

    a multifocal uveitis syndrome involving the retinal pigment epithelium and capillary layer of the choroid. it is characterized by chronic uveitis and multiple choroid lesions referred to as white dots, blurry vision, floaters, sensitivity to light, blind spots, and eye discomfort.

  • 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.

  • Fungal Endophthalmitis

    inflammation of the lining of the ocular cavities, which results from a fungal infection.

  • Parasitic Endophthalmitis

    infection of the interior of the eye, especially the aqueous and/or vitreous humor, by a parasite.

  • 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.

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Convert H44.119 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
360.12 Panuveitis
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 H44.119Overview

Is H44.119 (Panuveitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report panuveitis, unspecified eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H44.119 group to?

When panuveitis, unspecified 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 H44.119?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, panuveitis, unspecified 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.