H44.51 – Absolute glaucoma
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe
- Code
H44.51(claims format:H4451)- Description
- Absolute glaucoma
- 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 › H44.5
Billable codes under H44.51
H44.51 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H44 – Disorders of globe
- disorders affecting multiple structures of eye
Index terms for H44.51
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H44.5
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H44.51?
H44.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for absolute glaucoma, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).
Is H44.51 a billable code?
No. H44.51 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H44.51 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.