U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

H55 ICD-10-CM Code: Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements

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

Code definition

Official description

H55

Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements

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

Classification

Where H55 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 7

    Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

  2. 2

    Section

    Other disorders of eye and adnexa (H55-H57)

  3. 3

    Category H55

    Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements

  4. 4

    Code H55

    Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements

More specific choices

Codes under H55

H55 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 H55.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for H55.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H55.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for H55.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for H55.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H55 mean?

H55 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements.”

Is H55 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. H55 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 H55 located in ICD-10-CM?

H55 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Other disorders of eye and adnexa (H55-H57) (H55–H57), under category H55, Nystagmus and other irregular eye movements.

What coding notes are listed for H55?

No inclusion terms are listed for H55 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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