Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.443 is the diagnosis code for Primary hypotony of eye, bilateral. This code falls under the section "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H44.443 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H44.443 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H44.443 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Primary hypotony of eye, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.443 is H44.44 ("Primary hypotony of eye"). H44.443 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.443 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H44.443 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Primary hypotony of eye, bilateral" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Primary hypotony of eye, bilateral is H44.443.
Yes, H44.443 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H44.443 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H44.443 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.