ICD-10 Code H44.89 – Other disorders of globe (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.89 – Other disorders of globe
What it is
H44.89 identifies other specified disorders affecting the globe of the eye. Use it when the condition involves the eyeball itself but does not fit a more specific ICD-10-CM code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see abnormal globe structure, displacement, or other documented eye findings that are not better classified elsewhere.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents a globe disorder and no more specific code applies. It is appropriate for unusual or residual globe conditions that are not described by another category. Check documentation for the exact anatomic site and diagnosis wording.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for eyelid, conjunctival, corneal, lens, or retinal disorders. If a more specific eye disorder is documented, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the note states a globe disorder and avoid coding it as a nonspecific eye complaint when a more precise diagnosis is available.