Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H50.631 is the diagnosis code for Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, 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 H50.631 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H50.631 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H50.631 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H50.631 is H50.63 ("Inferior rectus muscle entrapment"). H50.631 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H50.631 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 H50.631 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, 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 Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, right eye is H50.631.
Yes, H50.631 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H50.631 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H50.631 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.