ICD-10 Code H44.829 – Luxation of globe, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44.829 – Luxation of globe, unspecified eye
What it is
Use this code for displacement of the eyeball from its normal position when the affected eye is not otherwise specified. It indicates a globe luxation event, not a general eye injury.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical findings may include obvious forward displacement of the globe, severe eye pain, inability to close the eyelids, and associated ocular trauma.
When to use this code
Assign H44.829 when the provider documents luxation of the globe and does not identify right or left eye. Use it for acute encounters, emergency evaluations, or follow-up care after the event is recorded.
If the record specifies laterality, code the documented eye instead. Check documentation when the note uses vague terms such as “eye displaced” or “globe out of orbit.”
Do not use for
Do not use this code for nonspecific eye pain, eyelid injury, or other orbital trauma without globe luxation. If the condition is described differently, code the documented diagnosis.
Coding tip
Verify laterality first; if the eye is not identified, H44.829 is the correct unspecified-eye choice.