H44.1 ICD-10-CM Code: Other endophthalmitis
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H44.1Other endophthalmitis
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H44.1 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of vitreous body and globe (H43-H44)
- 3
Category H44
Disorders of globe
- 4
Code H44.1
Other endophthalmitis
Codes under H44.1
H44.1 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H44.1.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H44.1.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H44.1.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- ophthalmia nodosa (H16.2-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H44.1 mean?
H44.1 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other endophthalmitis.”
Is H44.1 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H44.1 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 H44.1 located in ICD-10-CM?
H44.1 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 H44.1?
No inclusion terms are listed for H44.1 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-). Excludes2 notes: ophthalmia nodosa (H16.2-).