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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for globe displacement

H05.21

Displacement (lateral) of globe

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Displacement, displaced › globe (acquired) (old) (lateral)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding globe displacement

The ICD-10-CM code for globe displacement is H05.21 (Displacement (lateral) of globe).

Within H05.2 (Exophthalmic conditions), H05.21 is specifically for displacement (lateral) of globe. Related codes cover unspecified exophthalmos (H05.20), edema of orbit (H05.22), hemorrhage of orbit (H05.23), Constant exophthalmos (H05.24), intermittent exophthalmos (H05.25) and Pulsating exophthalmos (H05.26).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H05.211 (right eye), H05.212 (left eye), H05.213 (bilateral) and H05.219 (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.

More specific globe displacement codes (official index)

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Common questions about globe displacement ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for globe displacement?

H05.21 — Displacement (lateral) of globe (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H05.21 billable?

No. H05.21 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.