Other disorders of binocular movement (H51) ICD-10-CM
The H51 code range covers other disorders of binocular movement with 12 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 9 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the H51 Range 12 codes · 9 billable
- H51 Other disorders of binocular movementNon-billable
- H51.0 Palsy (spasm) of conjugate gaze
- H51.1 Convergence insufficiency and excessNon-billable
- H51.11 Convergence insufficiency
- H51.12 Convergence excess
- H51.2 Internuclear ophthalmoplegiaNon-billable
- H51.20 Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, unspecified eye
- H51.21 Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, right eye
- H51.22 Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, left eye
- H51.23 Internuclear ophthalmoplegia, bilateral
- H51.8 Other specified disorders of binocular movement
- H51.9 Unspecified disorder of binocular movement
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the H51 range.
Conjugate Gaze Palsy
A neurological disorder in which the eyes cannot move simultaneously in one direction.
About the H51 Code Range
These disorders affect binocular movement, or how the eyes move together.
H51.0 identifies palsy or spasm of conjugate gaze. H51.1 separates convergence problems into insufficiency and excess. H51.2 identifies internuclear ophthalmoplegia, with subdivisions for an unspecified eye, the right eye, the left eye, or both eyes. H51.8 and H51.9 distinguish other specified disorders from unspecified disorders of binocular movement.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the H51 range?
Of the 12 codes in this range, 9 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the H51 range classify?
The range classifies other disorders of binocular movement. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
