ICD-10 Code H44.823 – Luxation of globe, bilateral (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.823 – Luxation of globe, bilateral
What it is
H44.823 identifies bilateral luxation of the globe, meaning both eyeballs are displaced from their normal position in the orbits. Use this code when documentation specifically states luxation or dislocation of both globes.
Clinical signs
Clinical features may include obvious forward displacement of the eyes, abnormal globe position, pain, and impaired eye movement. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H44.823 when the provider documents bilateral globe luxation, whether traumatic or nontraumatic, and the record does not specify a more detailed cause. It is appropriate when both eyes are involved and the diagnosis is clearly stated. If the note describes only one eye, do not assign this bilateral code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unilateral globe luxation or for nonspecific eye protrusion without documented luxation. Check documentation if the record instead describes proptosis, dislocation of another structure, or an orbital injury.
Coding tip
Verify laterality carefully; if the chart does not explicitly say both globes are luxated, query the provider before coding.