H44 ICD-10-CM Code: Disorders of globe
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H44Disorders of globe
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H44 sits
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Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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Section
Disorders of vitreous body and globe (H43-H44)
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Category H44
Disorders of globe
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Code H44
Disorders of globe
Codes under H44
H44 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
H44.0Purulent endophthalmitisH44.1Other endophthalmitisH44.2Degenerative myopiaH44.3Other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globeH44.4Hypotony of eyeH44.5Degenerated conditions of globeH44.6Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magneticH44.7Retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagneticH44.8Other disorders of globeH44.9Unspecified disorder of globeNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H44.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H44.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H44.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H44.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H44.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H44 mean?
H44 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Disorders of globe.”
Is H44 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H44 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H44 located in ICD-10-CM?
H44 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of vitreous body and globe (H43-H44) (H43–H44), under category H44, Disorders of globe.
What coding notes are listed for H44?
No inclusion terms are listed for H44 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.