ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for globe disorder
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Disorder (of) › globe”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding globe disorder
The ICD-10-CM code for globe disorder is H44.9 (Unspecified disorder of globe). The official index lists 15 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on H44.9.
Within H44, choose H44.9 (Unspecified disorder of globe) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: purulent endophthalmitis (H44.0), other endophthalmitis (H44.1), degenerative myopia (H44.2), other and unspecified degenerative disorders of globe (H44.3), hypotony of eye (H44.4), degenerated conditions of globe (H44.5), retained (old) intraocular foreign body, magnetic (H44.6), retained (old) intraocular foreign body, nonmagnetic (H44.7) and 1 more.
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.
More specific globe disorder codes (official index)
- degenerated condition H44.50 — Unspecified degenerated conditions of globe
- absolute glaucoma H44.51 — Absolute glaucoma
- atrophy H44.52 — Atrophy of globe
- leucocoria H44.53 — Leucocoria
- degenerative H44.30 — Unspecified degenerative disorder of globe
- chalcosis H44.31 — Chalcosis
- myopia H44.2 — Degenerative myopia
- siderosis H44.32 — Siderosis of eye
- specified type NEC H44.39 — Other degenerative disorders of globe
- endophthalmitis
- foreign body, retained
- hemophthalmos
- hypotony H44.40 — Unspecified hypotony of eye
- due to
- ocular fistula H44.42 — Hypotony of eye due to ocular fistula
- specified disorder NEC H44.43 — Hypotony of eye due to other ocular disorders
- flat anterior chamber H44.41 — Flat anterior chamber hypotony of eye
- primary H44.44 — Primary hypotony of eye
- luxation
- specified type NEC H44.89 — Other disorders of globe
Common questions about globe disorder ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for globe disorder?
- H44.9 — Unspecified disorder of globe. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: H44.50, H44.51, H44.52, H44.53 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for degenerated condition globe disorder?
- H44.50 — Unspecified degenerated conditions of globe.
What is the ICD-10 code for degenerative globe disorder?
- H44.30 — Unspecified degenerative disorder of globe.
What is the ICD-10 code for hypotony globe disorder?
- H44.40 — Unspecified hypotony of eye.
Is H44.9 billable?
- Yes. H44.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can H44.9 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict H44.9 as a principal diagnosis.
Is H44.9 a CC or MCC?
- No. H44.9 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.