H44.02 – Vitreous abscess (chronic)

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H44.02

Code: H44.02 (claims format: H4402)
Description: Vitreous abscess (chronic)
Billable: No – use a more specific code below
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Block: H43-H44 Disorders of vitreous body and globe
Parent codes: H44 › H44.0

Billable codes under H44.02

H44.02 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H44.021 – Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eyeBillable
H44.022 – Vitreous abscess (chronic), left eyeBillable
H44.023 – Vitreous abscess (chronic), bilateralBillable
H44.029 – Vitreous abscess (chronic), unspecified eyeBillable

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H44 – Disorders of globe

Includes:

disorders affecting multiple structures of eye

H44.0 – Purulent endophthalmitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):

bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-)

Use additional code:

code to identify organism

Index terms for H44.02

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Endophthalmitis, purulent, vitreous abscess

Related codes in H44.0

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H44.02?

H44.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for vitreous abscess (chronic), in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).

Is H44.02 a billable code?

No. H44.02 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H44.02 belong to?

It belongs to category H44 – Disorders of globe.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.