ICD-10 Code H44.139 – Sympathetic uveitis, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.139 – Sympathetic uveitis, unspecified eye
What it is
H44.139 identifies sympathetic uveitis affecting an unspecified eye. It refers to inflammatory uveal disease occurring in the setting of sympathetic ophthalmia when the involved eye is not specified.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include ocular inflammation, pain, redness, photophobia, and blurred vision, with exam evidence of uveitis in the affected eye.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record documents sympathetic uveitis but does not identify whether the right or left eye is involved. It is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, consults, or discharge summaries that confirm the diagnosis. Check documentation if laterality is stated elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the chart specifies the right or left eye, because a laterality-specific code is more accurate. Do not use it for other forms of uveitis without documented sympathetic involvement.
Coding tip
Before assigning H44.139, verify that the provider documented sympathetic uveitis and did not name the affected eye.