Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H49.881 is the diagnosis code for Other paralytic strabismus, right eye. This code falls under the section "Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction" 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 H49.881 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H49.881 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H49.881 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other paralytic strabismus, right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H49.881 is H49.88 ("Other paralytic strabismus"). H49.881 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H49.881 is located in Section H49-H52 — "Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H49.881 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other paralytic strabismus, right eye" 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 Other paralytic strabismus, right eye is H49.881.
Yes, H49.881 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H49.881 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H49.881 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.