H44.021 – Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe
ICD-10-CM code
H44.021
- Code
H44.021(claims format:H44021)- Description
- Vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › H44.02
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
Related codes in H44.02
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H44.021?
H44.021 is the ICD-10-CM code for vitreous abscess (chronic), right eye, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).
Is H44.021 a billable code?
Yes. H44.021 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H44.021 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.