H05
Non-Billable

Disorders of orbit

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Disorders of orbit?

ICD-10-CM H05 is the diagnosis code for Disorders of orbit. This code falls under the section "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.

⛔ Excludes1

Coding Guidelines for H05

⛔ Type 1 Excludes (Never code together)

The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H05. They are mutually exclusive:

  • congenital malformation of orbit (Q10.7)

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H05 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 8 entries
H05.0Acute inflammation of orbitNon-BillableH05.00Unspecified acute inflammation of orbitBillableH05.01Cellulitis of orbitNon-BillableH05.011Cellulitis of right orbitBillableH05.012Cellulitis of left orbitBillableH05.013Cellulitis of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.019Cellulitis of unspecified orbitBillableH05.02Osteomyelitis of orbitNon-BillableH05.021Osteomyelitis of right orbitBillableH05.022Osteomyelitis of left orbitBillableH05.023Osteomyelitis of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.029Osteomyelitis of unspecified orbitBillableH05.03Periostitis of orbitNon-BillableH05.031Periostitis of right orbitBillableH05.032Periostitis of left orbitBillableH05.033Periostitis of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.039Periostitis of unspecified orbitBillableH05.04Tenonitis of orbitNon-BillableH05.041Tenonitis of right orbitBillableH05.042Tenonitis of left orbitBillableH05.043Tenonitis of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.049Tenonitis of unspecified orbitBillableH05.1Chronic inflammatory disorders of orbitNon-BillableH05.10Unspecified chronic inflammatory disorders of orbitBillableH05.11Granuloma of orbitNon-BillableH05.111Granuloma of right orbitBillableH05.112Granuloma of left orbitBillableH05.113Granuloma of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.119Granuloma of unspecified orbitBillableH05.12Orbital myositisNon-BillableH05.121Orbital myositis, right orbitBillableH05.122Orbital myositis, left orbitBillableH05.123Orbital myositis, bilateralBillableH05.129Orbital myositis, unspecified orbitBillableH05.2Exophthalmic conditionsNon-BillableH05.20Unspecified exophthalmosBillableH05.21Displacement (lateral) of globeNon-BillableH05.211Displacement (lateral) of globe, right eyeBillableH05.212Displacement (lateral) of globe, left eyeBillableH05.213Displacement (lateral) of globe, bilateralBillableH05.219Displacement (lateral) of globe, unspecified eyeBillableH05.22Edema of orbitNon-BillableH05.221Edema of right orbitBillableH05.222Edema of left orbitBillableH05.223Edema of bilateral orbitBillableH05.229Edema of unspecified orbitBillableH05.23Hemorrhage of orbitNon-BillableH05.231Hemorrhage of right orbitBillableH05.232Hemorrhage of left orbitBillableH05.233Hemorrhage of bilateral orbitBillableH05.239Hemorrhage of unspecified orbitBillableH05.24Constant exophthalmosNon-BillableH05.241Constant exophthalmos, right eyeBillableH05.242Constant exophthalmos, left eyeBillableH05.243Constant exophthalmos, bilateralBillableH05.249Constant exophthalmos, unspecified eyeBillableH05.25Intermittent exophthalmosNon-BillableH05.251Intermittent exophthalmos, right eyeBillableH05.252Intermittent exophthalmos, left eyeBillableH05.253Intermittent exophthalmos, bilateralBillableH05.259Intermittent exophthalmos, unspecified eyeBillableH05.26Pulsating exophthalmosNon-BillableH05.261Pulsating exophthalmos, right eyeBillableH05.262Pulsating exophthalmos, left eyeBillableH05.263Pulsating exophthalmos, bilateralBillableH05.269Pulsating exophthalmos, unspecified eyeBillableH05.3Deformity of orbitNon-BillableH05.30Unspecified deformity of orbitBillableH05.31Atrophy of orbitNon-BillableH05.311Atrophy of right orbitBillableH05.312Atrophy of left orbitBillableH05.313Atrophy of bilateral orbitBillableH05.319Atrophy of unspecified orbitBillableH05.32Deformity of orbit due to bone diseaseNon-BillableH05.321Deformity of right orbit due to bone diseaseBillableH05.322Deformity of left orbit due to bone diseaseBillableH05.323Deformity of bilateral orbits due to bone diseaseBillableH05.329Deformity of unspecified orbit due to bone diseaseBillableH05.33Deformity of orbit due to trauma or surgeryNon-BillableH05.331Deformity of right orbit due to trauma or surgeryBillableH05.332Deformity of left orbit due to trauma or surgeryBillableH05.333Deformity of bilateral orbits due to trauma or surgeryBillableH05.339Deformity of unspecified orbit due to trauma or surgeryBillableH05.34Enlargement of orbitNon-BillableH05.341Enlargement of right orbitBillableH05.342Enlargement of left orbitBillableH05.343Enlargement of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.349Enlargement of unspecified orbitBillableH05.35Exostosis of orbitNon-BillableH05.351Exostosis of right orbitBillableH05.352Exostosis of left orbitBillableH05.353Exostosis of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.359Exostosis of unspecified orbitBillableH05.4EnophthalmosNon-BillableH05.40Unspecified enophthalmosNon-BillableH05.401Unspecified enophthalmos, right eyeBillableH05.402Unspecified enophthalmos, left eyeBillableH05.403Unspecified enophthalmos, bilateralBillableH05.409Unspecified enophthalmos, unspecified eyeBillableH05.41Enophthalmos due to atrophy of orbital tissueNon-BillableH05.411Enophthalmos due to atrophy of orbital tissue, right eyeBillableH05.412Enophthalmos due to atrophy of orbital tissue, left eyeBillableH05.413Enophthalmos due to atrophy of orbital tissue, bilateralBillableH05.419Enophthalmos due to atrophy of orbital tissue, unspecified eyeBillableH05.42Enophthalmos due to trauma or surgeryNon-BillableH05.421Enophthalmos due to trauma or surgery, right eyeBillableH05.422Enophthalmos due to trauma or surgery, left eyeBillableH05.423Enophthalmos due to trauma or surgery, bilateralBillableH05.429Enophthalmos due to trauma or surgery, unspecified eyeBillableH05.5Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of orbitNon-BillableH05.50Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of unspecified orbitBillableH05.51Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of right orbitBillableH05.52Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of left orbitBillableH05.53Retained (old) foreign body following penetrating wound of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.8Other disorders of orbitNon-BillableH05.81Cyst of orbitNon-BillableH05.811Cyst of right orbitBillableH05.812Cyst of left orbitBillableH05.813Cyst of bilateral orbitsBillableH05.819Cyst of unspecified orbitBillableH05.82Myopathy of extraocular musclesNon-BillableH05.821Myopathy of extraocular muscles, right orbitBillableH05.822Myopathy of extraocular muscles, left orbitBillableH05.823Myopathy of extraocular muscles, bilateralBillableH05.829Myopathy of extraocular muscles, unspecified orbitBillableH05.83Thyroid orbitopathyNon-BillableH05.831Thyroid orbitopathy, right orbitBillableH05.832Thyroid orbitopathy, left orbitBillableH05.833Thyroid orbitopathy, bilateralBillableH05.839Thyroid orbitopathy, unspecified orbitBillableH05.89Other disorders of orbitBillableH05.9Unspecified disorder of orbitBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H05 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H05 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H05 mean?

H05 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Disorders of orbit". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is H05 in?

H05 is located in Section H00-H05 — "Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What are the sub-codes of H05?

H05 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H05.0, H05.1, H05.2, H05.3, H05.4 and more.

When should I use H05?

Use H05 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Disorders of orbit" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Disorders of orbit?

The ICD-10-CM code for Disorders of orbit is H05.

Can H05 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H05 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H05 in?

H05 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

What conditions are excluded from H05?

Type 1 Excludes for H05 include: congenital malformation of orbit (Q10.7).

Is H05 valid for 2026?

Yes, H05 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
H05
Disorders of orbit
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H00-H05 — Disorders of eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
2026 ICD-10-CM