2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H51Other disorders of binocular movement

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H49-H52›H51

ICD-10-CM H51
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

H51 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other disorders of binocular movement, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as H51.0, H51.11, H51.12, and H51.20.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H51
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other disorders of binocular movement
Short Description
Other disorders of binocular movement
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
H49-H52
Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH49-H52Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
CategoryH51Other disorders of binocular movement
This CodeH51Other disorders of binocular movement

Specific Coding for Other disorders of binocular movementOverview

Non-specific codes like H51 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use H51.0 for Palsy (spasm) of conjugate gaze

  • H51.1 for Convergence insufficiency and excess

  • Use H51.11 for Convergence insufficiency

  • Use H51.12 for Convergence excess

  • H51.2 for Internuclear ophthalmoplegia

  • Use H51.20 for Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, unspecified eye

  • Use H51.21 for Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, right eye

  • Use H51.22 for Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, left eye

  • Use H51.23 for Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, bilateral

  • Use H51.8 for Other specified disorders of binocular movement

  • Use H51.9 for Unspecified disorder of binocular movement

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to H51: its own notes plus those printed at block H49-H52 and Chapter 7. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block H49-H52 Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction applies to 150 codes
  • nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)
From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • diabetes mellitus related eye conditions (E09.3-, E10.3-, E11.3-, E13.3-)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • injury (trauma) of eye and orbit (S05.-)
  • injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • syphilis related eye disorders (A50.01, A50.3-, A51.43, A52.71)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Chapter 7 (H00-H59) Diseases of the eye and adnexa applies to 2,677 codes
  • Use an external cause code following the code for the eye condition, if applicable, to identify the cause of the eye condition

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Patient EducationClinical

Eye Movement Disorders

When you look at an object, you're using several muscles to move both eyes to focus on it. If you have a problem with the muscles, the eyes don't work properly.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About H51Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other disorders of binocular movement?

H51 is the ICD-10-CM category for other disorders of binocular movement, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is H51 (Other disorders of binocular movement) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other disorders of binocular movement, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other disorders of binocular movement need a more specific code from this category, such as H51.0, H51.11, and H51.12.