Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H44.0 is the diagnosis code for Purulent endophthalmitis. 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 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.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as H44.0. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where H44.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H44.0 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H44.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Purulent endophthalmitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H44.0 is H44 ("Disorders of globe"). H44.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H44.0 is located in Section H43-H44 — "Disorders of vitreous body and globe" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H44.0 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H44.00, H44.01, H44.02.
Use H44.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Purulent endophthalmitis" 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 Purulent endophthalmitis is H44.0.
No, H44.0 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H44.0 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for H44.0 include: bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-).
Yes, H44.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.