H50.5 ICD-10-CM Code: Heterophoria
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
H50.5Heterophoria
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where H50.5 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction (H49-H52)
- 3
Category H50
Other strabismus
- 4
Code H50.5
Heterophoria
More specific choices
Codes under H50.5
H50.5 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H50.5.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H50.5.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H50.5.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H50.5.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H50.5.
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Source and release
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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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H50.5 mean?
H50.5 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Heterophoria.”
Is H50.5 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H50.5 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 H50.5 located in ICD-10-CM?
H50.5 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction (H49-H52) (H49–H52), under category H50, Other strabismus.
What coding notes are listed for H50.5?
No inclusion terms are listed for H50.5 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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