H51 – Other disorders of binocular movement
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
ICD-10-CM code
H51
- Code
H51(claims format:H51)- Description
- Other disorders of binocular movement
- 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
Billable codes under H51
H51 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H51.0 – Palsy (spasm) of conjugate gazeBillable
- H51.1 – Convergence insufficiency and excessHeader (more codes below)
- H51.2 – Internuclear ophthalmoplegiaHeader (more codes below)
- H51.8 – Other specified disorders of binocular movementBillable
- H51.9 – Unspecified disorder of binocular movementBillable
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
Block H49-H52
Excludes2 (not included here):
- nystagmus and other irregular eye movements (H55)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H51?
H51 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of binocular movement, in the block H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).
Is H51 a billable code?
No. H51 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.