ICD-10-CM H49 is the diagnosis code for Paralytic strabismus. This code falls under the section "Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction" within Chapter 7 â 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 are not included in H49. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where H49 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, H49 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
H49 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Paralytic strabismus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
H49 is located in Section H49-H52 â "Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
H49 has 7 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H49.0, H49.1, H49.2, H49.3, H49.4 and more.
Use H49 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Paralytic strabismus" 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 Paralytic strabismus is H49.
No, H49 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
H49 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H49 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.