ICD-10 Code H44.819 – Hemophthalmos, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.819 – Hemophthalmos, unspecified eye
What it is
H44.819 identifies hemophthalmos in an unspecified eye. Use it when blood is present within the eye and the chart does not specify which eye is affected.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Commonly, you may see decreased vision, red or dark intraocular appearance, or an exam note describing blood in the vitreous or other ocular spaces.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents hemophthalmos but does not identify the right or left eye. It is also appropriate when laterality is unclear in the record. If the note specifies a particular eye, choose the more specific code instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic eye hemorrhage when a more specific injury code applies. Do not use it if the documentation identifies the right or left eye.
Coding tip
Check the ophthalmology note for laterality and the exact anatomic site before assigning H44.819.