U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

H05.20 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified exophthalmos

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

H05.20

Unspecified exophthalmos

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where H05.20 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 7

    Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

  2. 2

    Section

    Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05)

  3. 3

    Category H05

    Disorders of orbit

  4. 4

    Subcategory H05.2

    Exophthalmic conditions

  5. 5

    Code H05.20

    Unspecified exophthalmos

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for H05.20.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for H05.20.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H05.20.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for H05.20.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for H05.20.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H05.20 mean?

H05.20 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified exophthalmos.”

Is H05.20 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, H05.20 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is H05.20 located in ICD-10-CM?

H05.20 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit (H00-H05) (H00–H05), under category H05, Disorders of orbit and subcategory H05.2, Exophthalmic conditions.

What coding notes are listed for H05.20?

No inclusion terms are listed for H05.20 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

Keep exploring

Related H05.2 codes

H05.21

Displacement (lateral) of globe

H05.22

Edema of orbit

H05.23

Hemorrhage of orbit

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