ICD-10 Code H50.10 – Unspecified Exotropia (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H50.10 – Unspecified exotropia
What it is
H50.10 identifies exotropia, a type of strabismus in which one eye turns outward. Use this code when the chart does not specify the type, laterality, or intermittent pattern.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Common findings include outward eye deviation, poor ocular alignment, and possible complaints of double vision or eye strain, especially when the deviation is noticeable.
When to use this code
Use H50.10 when the provider documents exotropia but does not specify whether it is intermittent, constant, alternating, or unilateral. It also fits when the record simply states “exotropia” without further detail. Check documentation if laterality or subtype is recorded elsewhere.
Do not use for
Do not use this code if the documentation identifies intermittent exotropia, alternating exotropia, or another specific strabismus type. Avoid it when the diagnosis is only suspected or when the note describes a different ocular misalignment.
Coding tip
Query the provider for laterality or subtype when the note says exotropia but gives enough detail to support a more specific code.