ICD-10 Code H44 – Disorders of globe (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H44 – Disorders of globe
What it is
H44 covers disorders affecting the eyeball, or globe, rather than the eyelids, orbit, or lacrimal system. Use it when the documentation identifies a globe condition but does not name a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include visible globe abnormality, eye pain, reduced vision, or structural change noted on exam or imaging.
When to use this code
Use H44 when the provider documents a disorder of the globe and no more specific ICD-10-CM code is available. It may apply to congenital, traumatic, inflammatory, or degenerative globe conditions if the record supports the diagnosis. Check documentation for laterality and specificity.
Do not use for
Do not use H44 for eyelid, orbit, or lacrimal gland disorders, since those are coded elsewhere. Also avoid it when the record supports a more specific eye diagnosis.
Coding tip
Review the note for the exact globe diagnosis and laterality before assigning H44.