ICD-10 Code H44.82 – Luxation of globe (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.82 – Luxation of globe
What it is
H44.82 identifies dislocation of the eyeball from its normal position in the orbit. Use it when the globe is displaced, often after trauma or severe orbital injury.
Clinical signs
Findings may include obvious protrusion or displacement of the eye, pain, reduced vision, and inability to close the eyelids normally. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record specifically documents luxation, dislocation, or avulsion of the globe. It is appropriate for acute traumatic cases and for encounters focused on the eye displacement itself.
If the note only mentions orbital trauma, eye injury, or foreign body without globe luxation, you need a more specific diagnosis. Check documentation for laterality and associated injuries.
Do not use for
Do not use H44.82 for simple eye pain, eyelid injury, or orbital fracture without globe displacement. Do not assume it applies to enophthalmos or proptosis unless luxation is documented.
Coding tip
Confirm the provider states globe luxation or dislocation explicitly, and capture any documented laterality or associated traumatic injuries.