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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Strabismus

ICD-10 Coding for Strabismus

H50.0
H50.1

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for strabismus includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Crossed Eyes
Squint
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Strabismus

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Strabismus

Use ICD-10 code H50.0 for esotropia, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Esotropia

Non-Billable
H50.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of constant esotropia in one eye
documentation:
  • • Detailed measurement of deviation and fusion status

Applicable To

  • • Manifest esotropia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific type and laterality of strabismus.

Exotropia

Non-Billable
H50.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Use when the patient presents with exotropia, confirmed by clinical tests such as the alternate cover test.

Applicable To

  • • Manifest exotropia

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific type and laterality of strabismus.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H53.0

Amblyopia

Use when amblyopia is present alongside strabismus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for esotropia?

The ICD-10 code for esotropia is H50.0. It is used when a patient presents with esotropia, confirmed by clinical tests such as the cover-uncover test.

How do you code for bilateral strabismus surgery?

Report each unilateral procedure with appropriate laterality modifiers, or use a single line with modifier -50 if permissible by the payer.

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