ICD-10 Code H05.269 – Pulsating exophthalmos, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H05.269 – Pulsating exophthalmos, unspecified eye
What it is
H05.269 identifies pulsating exophthalmos affecting an unspecified eye. Use it when the chart documents abnormal forward protrusion of the eye with visible pulsation, but does not specify the side.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include outward bulging of the eye that appears to pulse in rhythm with blood flow or a vascular lesion. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents pulsating exophthalmos and does not identify the right or left eye. It may appear in notes describing suspected vascular compression, orbital trauma, or other causes of pulsation. If the record names a specific eye, code that laterality instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for ordinary exophthalmos without pulsation, or when the chart specifies a different orbital disorder. Check documentation if the note is vague or laterality is missing.
Coding tip
Confirm both the pulsating feature and the unspecified-eye wording before assigning H05.269.