H50.50 – Unspecified heterophoria
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
- Code
H50.50(claims format:H5050)- Description
- Unspecified heterophoria
- 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
- H50 › H50.5
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block H49-H52
- nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)
Index terms for H50.50
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H50.5
- H50.51 – EsophoriaBillable
- H50.52 – ExophoriaBillable
- H50.53 – Vertical heterophoriaBillable
- H50.54 – CyclophoriaBillable
- H50.55 – Alternating heterophoriaBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H50.50?
H50.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified heterophoria, in the block H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).
Is H50.50 a billable code?
Yes. H50.50 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H50.50 belong to?
It belongs to category H50 – Other 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.