H50.81 – Duane's syndrome
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
- Code
H50.81(claims format:H5081)- Description
- Duane's syndrome
- 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
- H50 › H50.8
Billable codes under H50.81
H50.81 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.
Block H49-H52
- nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)
Index terms for H50.81
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H50.8
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H50.81?
H50.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for duane's syndrome, in the block H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).
Is H50.81 a billable code?
No. H50.81 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H50.81 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.