Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H50.649 is the diagnosis code for Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified 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 H50.649 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H50.649 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H50.649 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H50.649 is H50.64 ("Lateral rectus muscle entrapment"). H50.649 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H50.649 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 H50.649 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified 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 Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified eye is H50.649.
Yes, H50.649 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H50.649 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H50.649 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.