ICD-10 Code for Exophthalmos
The default ICD-10-CM 2027 code for exophthalmos is H05.2 – Exophthalmic conditions (a header – choose a more specific code). More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (5 codes, 1 billable).
- Main code
H05.2– Exophthalmic conditions- Billable
- No – header code
Index entries for Exophthalmos
- congenital –
Q15.8 - constant NEC –
H05.24-(header) - displacement, globe – see Displacement, globe
- due to thyrotoxicosis (hyperthyroidism) – see Hyperthyroidism, with, goiter (diffuse)
- dysthyroid – see Hyperthyroidism, with, goiter (diffuse)
- goiter – see Hyperthyroidism, with, goiter (diffuse)
- intermittent NEC –
H05.25-(header) - malignant – see Hyperthyroidism, with, goiter (diffuse)
- orbital
- edema – see Edema, orbit
- hemorrhage – see Hemorrhage, orbit
- pulsating NEC –
H05.26-(header) - thyrotoxic, thyrotropic – see Hyperthyroidism, with, goiter (diffuse)
How to choose the right code
Start with the main term, then pick the indented subterm that matches the documentation (type, cause, site, laterality, episode of care). Always confirm the code in the tabular list: follow its Excludes1/Excludes2, “code first” and “use additional code” notes, and add a 7th character where required.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 alphabetic index.