ICD-10 Code H50.8 – Other specified strabismus (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H50.8 – Other specified strabismus
What it is
H50.8 identifies a strabismus type that does not fit the other named categories. Use it when the record clearly states a specific strabismus variant, but no more precise ICD-10 option applies.
Clinical signs
Strabismus usually presents as ocular misalignment, with one eye deviating from the visual axis. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact pattern, direction, and whether it is constant or intermittent.
When to use this code
Use H50.8 when the clinician documents an “other specified” form of strabismus and the chart supports that wording. It is appropriate when the condition is not better described by esotropia, exotropia, hypertropia, or another specific listed code.
Code from the provider’s documented diagnosis, not from a suspected alignment problem alone. If the note is vague or the type is unclear, check documentation before assigning this code.
Do not use for
Do not use H50.8 for unspecified strabismus or for a clearly named subtype that has its own ICD-10 code. Also avoid it when the record only mentions eye symptoms without a documented diagnosis.
Coding tip
Match the code to the exact terminology in the assessment, and query if “other specified” is not explicitly supported.