ICD-10 Code H44.39 – Other degenerative disorders of globe (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.39 – Other degenerative disorders of globe
What it is
H44.39 identifies degenerative changes affecting the eye globe that are not classified elsewhere. Use it when documentation describes a nontraumatic, noninfectious degenerative disorder of the globe.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include structural degeneration of the globe noted on exam or imaging, with vision changes depending on the specific disorder.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents an “other degenerative disorder of globe” or a similar nonspecific degenerative condition of the eyeball. It is appropriate when the record does not support a more specific ICD-10-CM eye diagnosis. Check documentation for laterality and any associated ocular findings.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for traumatic eye injuries, infections, or clearly named globe disorders with their own ICD-10-CM code. If the diagnosis is more specific, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Query the provider when the chart says only “degeneration of the eye” or “globe changes” without a precise diagnosis.