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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for globe atrophy

H44.52

Atrophy of globe

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Atrophy, atrophic (of) › globe”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding globe atrophy

The ICD-10-CM code for globe atrophy is H44.52 (Atrophy of globe).

Within H44.5 (degenerated conditions of globe), H44.52 is specifically for atrophy of globe. Related codes cover unspecified degenerated conditions of globe (H44.50), Absolute glaucoma (H44.51) and Leucocoria (H44.53).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H44.521 (right eye), H44.522 (left eye), H44.523 (bilateral) and H44.529 (unspecified eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about globe atrophy ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for globe atrophy?

H44.52 — Atrophy of globe (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H44.52 billable?

No. H44.52 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.