H44.9 – Unspecified disorder of globe
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of vitreous body and globe
ICD-10-CM code
H44.9
- Code
H44.9(claims format:H449)- Description
- Unspecified disorder of globe
- 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
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
Index terms for H44.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H44
- H44.0 – Purulent endophthalmitisHeader
- H44.1 – Other endophthalmitisHeader
- H44.2 – Degenerative myopiaHeader
- H44.3 – Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globeHeader
- H44.4 – Hypotony of eyeHeader
- H44.5 – Degenerated conditions of globeHeader
- H44.6 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magneticHeader
- H44.7 – Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagneticHeader
- H44.8 – Other disorders of globeHeader
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H44.9?
H44.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified disorder of globe, in the block H43-H44 (Disorders of vitreous body and globe).
Is H44.9 a billable code?
Yes. H44.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H44.9 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.