ICD-10 Code H44.399 – Other degenerative disorders of globe, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.399 – Other degenerative disorders of globe, unspecified eye
What it is
H44.399 identifies a degenerative disorder affecting the globe of the eye when the specific eye is not documented. Use this code for structural breakdown or degeneration of the eyeball that does not fit a more specific category.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include visible globe changes, reduced vision, or chronic ocular abnormalities described by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use H44.399 when the record states a degenerative disorder of the globe but does not name the eye involved. It is also appropriate when the provider documents a nonspecific degenerative condition of the eyeball and no more detailed code is supported. Check documentation if laterality is available elsewhere in the chart.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for corneal, lens, retinal, or optic nerve disorders unless the provider specifically documents globe degeneration. If a more specific laterality or diagnosis is recorded, code that instead.
Coding tip
Confirm whether the note identifies the affected eye or a more specific degenerative diagnosis before assigning H44.399.