H49.811 – Kearns-Sayre syndrome, right eye
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
ICD-10-CM code
H49.811
- Code
H49.811(claims format:H49811)- Description
- Kearns-Sayre syndrome, 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
- H49-H52 Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
- Parent codes
- H49 › H49.8 › H49.81
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H49 – Paralytic strabismus
Excludes2 (not included here):
H49.81 – Kearns-Sayre syndrome
Applicable to:
- Progressive external ophthalmoplegia with pigmentary retinopathy
Code also:
- , if applicable, other manifestations, such as:
- heart block (I45.9)
Block H49-H52
Excludes2 (not included here):
- nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)
Related codes in H49.81
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H49.811?
H49.811 is the ICD-10-CM code for kearns-Sayre syndrome, right eye, in the block H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).
Is H49.811 a billable code?
Yes. H49.811 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H49.811 belong to?
It belongs to category H49 – Paralytic strabismus.
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.