ICD-10 Code for Ophthalmoplegia
The ICD-10-CM 2027 alphabetic index lists ophthalmoplegia with the subterms below. More specific codes depend on the details documented, as listed in the official index (9 codes, 4 billable).
Index entries for Ophthalmoplegia
- anterior internuclear – see Ophthalmoplegia, internuclear
- ataxia-areflexia –
G61.0 - diabetic – see E08-E13 with .39
- exophthalmic –
E05.00- with thyroid storm –
E05.01
- with thyroid storm –
- external –
H49.88-(header)- progressive –
H49.4-(header)- with pigmentary retinopathy – see Kearns-Sayre syndrome
- total –
H49.3-(header)
- progressive –
- internal (complete) (total) –
H52.51-(header) - internuclear –
H51.2-(header) - migraine – see Migraine, ophthalmoplegic
- Parinaud's –
H49.88-(header) - progressive external – see Ophthalmoplegia, external, progressive
- supranuclear, progressive –
G23.1 - total (external) – see Ophthalmoplegia, external, total
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.