ICD-10 code for conjugate movement paralysis

The ICD-10-CM code for conjugate movement paralysis is H51.0 (Palsy (spasm) of conjugate gaze). The official index lists 1 more specific code, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H51.0.

Within H51 (other disorders of binocular movement), H51.0 is specifically for palsy (spasm) of conjugate gaze. Related codes cover Convergence insufficiency and excess (H51.1), Internuclear ophthalmoplegia (H51.2), other specified disorders of binocular movement (H51.8) and unspecified disorder of binocular movement (H51.9).

It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.

In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 124 (Other Disorders of the Eye with MCC or Thrombolytic Agent, relative weight 1.2471) and DRG 125 (Other Disorders of the Eye without MCC, relative weight 0.7702), in MDC 02 (Diseases and Disorders of the Eye), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.