H49.88 – Other paralytic strabismus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H49.88

Code: H49.88 (claims format: H4988)
Description: Other paralytic strabismus
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: H49-H52 Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
Parent codes: H49 › H49.8

Billable codes under H49.88

H49.88 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H49.881 – Other paralytic strabismus, right eyeBillable
H49.882 – Other paralytic strabismus, left eyeBillable
H49.883 – Other paralytic strabismus, bilateralBillable
H49.889 – Other paralytic strabismus, unspecified eyeBillable

Notes for H49.88

Applicable to:

External ophthalmoplegia NOS

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):

internal ophthalmoplegia (H52.51-)
internuclear ophthalmoplegia (H51.2-)
progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegia (G23.1)

Block H49-H52

Excludes2 (not included here):

nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)

Index terms for H49.88

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

Related codes in H49.8

H49.81 – Kearns-Sayre syndromeHeader

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H49.88?

H49.88 is the ICD-10-CM code for other paralytic strabismus, in the block H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).

Is H49.88 a billable code?

No. H49.88 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H49.88 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.