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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Panophthalmitis

H44.01

Panophthalmitis (acute)

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Panophthalmitis”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Panophthalmitis

The ICD-10-CM code for Panophthalmitis is H44.01 (Panophthalmitis (acute)).

Within H44.0 (purulent endophthalmitis), H44.01 is specifically for Panophthalmitis (acute). Related codes cover unspecified purulent endophthalmitis (H44.00) and vitreous abscess (chronic) (H44.02).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H44.011 (right eye), H44.012 (left eye), H44.013 (bilateral) and H44.019 (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 Panophthalmitis ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Panophthalmitis?

H44.01 — Panophthalmitis (acute) (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H44.01 billable?

No. H44.01 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.