H50
Non-Billable

Other strabismus

Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code

What is Other strabismus?

ICD-10-CM H50 is the diagnosis code for Other strabismus. 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 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.

Coding Guidelines for H50

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.

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where H50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

Sub-Codes 9 entries
H50.0EsotropiaNon-BillableH50.00Unspecified esotropiaBillableH50.01Monocular esotropiaNon-BillableH50.011Monocular esotropia, right eyeBillableH50.012Monocular esotropia, left eyeBillableH50.02Monocular esotropia with A patternNon-BillableH50.021Monocular esotropia with A pattern, right eyeBillableH50.022Monocular esotropia with A pattern, left eyeBillableH50.03Monocular esotropia with V patternNon-BillableH50.031Monocular esotropia with V pattern, right eyeBillableH50.032Monocular esotropia with V pattern, left eyeBillableH50.04Monocular esotropia with other noncomitanciesNon-BillableH50.041Monocular esotropia with other noncomitancies, right eyeBillableH50.042Monocular esotropia with other noncomitancies, left eyeBillableH50.05Alternating esotropiaBillableH50.06Alternating esotropia with A patternBillableH50.07Alternating esotropia with V patternBillableH50.08Alternating esotropia with other noncomitanciesBillableH50.1ExotropiaNon-BillableH50.10Unspecified exotropiaBillableH50.11Monocular exotropiaNon-BillableH50.111Monocular exotropia, right eyeBillableH50.112Monocular exotropia, left eyeBillableH50.12Monocular exotropia with A patternNon-BillableH50.121Monocular exotropia with A pattern, right eyeBillableH50.122Monocular exotropia with A pattern, left eyeBillableH50.13Monocular exotropia with V patternNon-BillableH50.131Monocular exotropia with V pattern, right eyeBillableH50.132Monocular exotropia with V pattern, left eyeBillableH50.14Monocular exotropia with other noncomitanciesNon-BillableH50.141Monocular exotropia with other noncomitancies, right eyeBillableH50.142Monocular exotropia with other noncomitancies, left eyeBillableH50.15Alternating exotropiaBillableH50.16Alternating exotropia with A patternBillableH50.17Alternating exotropia with V patternBillableH50.18Alternating exotropia with other noncomitanciesBillableH50.2Vertical strabismusNon-BillableH50.21Vertical strabismus, right eyeBillableH50.22Vertical strabismus, left eyeBillableH50.3Intermittent heterotropiaNon-BillableH50.30Unspecified intermittent heterotropiaBillableH50.31Intermittent monocular esotropiaNon-BillableH50.311Intermittent monocular esotropia, right eyeBillableH50.312Intermittent monocular esotropia, left eyeBillableH50.32Intermittent alternating esotropiaBillableH50.33Intermittent monocular exotropiaNon-BillableH50.331Intermittent monocular exotropia, right eyeBillableH50.332Intermittent monocular exotropia, left eyeBillableH50.34Intermittent alternating exotropiaBillableH50.4Other and unspecified heterotropiaNon-BillableH50.40Unspecified heterotropiaBillableH50.41CyclotropiaNon-BillableH50.411Cyclotropia, right eyeBillableH50.412Cyclotropia, left eyeBillableH50.42Monofixation syndromeBillableH50.43Accommodative component in esotropiaBillableH50.5HeterophoriaNon-BillableH50.50Unspecified heterophoriaBillableH50.51EsophoriaBillableH50.52ExophoriaBillableH50.53Vertical heterophoriaBillableH50.54CyclophoriaBillableH50.55Alternating heterophoriaBillableH50.6Mechanical strabismusNon-BillableH50.60Mechanical strabismus, unspecifiedBillableH50.61Brown's sheath syndromeNon-BillableH50.611Brown's sheath syndrome, right eyeBillableH50.612Brown's sheath syndrome, left eyeBillableH50.62Inferior oblique muscle entrapmentNon-BillableH50.621Inferior oblique muscle entrapment, right eyeBillableH50.622Inferior oblique muscle entrapment, left eyeBillableH50.629Inferior oblique muscle entrapment, unspecified eyeBillableH50.63Inferior rectus muscle entrapmentNon-BillableH50.631Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, right eyeBillableH50.632Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, left eyeBillableH50.639Inferior rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified eyeBillableH50.64Lateral rectus muscle entrapmentNon-BillableH50.641Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, right eyeBillableH50.642Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, left eyeBillableH50.649Lateral rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified eyeBillableH50.65Medial rectus muscle entrapmentNon-BillableH50.651Medial rectus muscle entrapment, right eyeBillableH50.652Medial rectus muscle entrapment, left eyeBillableH50.659Medial rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified eyeBillableH50.66Superior oblique muscle entrapmentNon-BillableH50.661Superior oblique muscle entrapment, right eyeBillableH50.662Superior oblique muscle entrapment, left eyeBillableH50.669Superior oblique muscle entrapment, unspecified eyeBillableH50.67Superior rectus muscle entrapmentNon-BillableH50.671Superior rectus muscle entrapment, right eyeBillableH50.672Superior rectus muscle entrapment, left eyeBillableH50.679Superior rectus muscle entrapment, unspecified eyeBillableH50.68Extraocular muscle entrapment, unspecifiedNon-BillableH50.681Extraocular muscle entrapment, unspecified, right eyeBillableH50.682Extraocular muscle entrapment, unspecified, left eyeBillableH50.689Extraocular muscle entrapment, unspecified, unspecified eyeBillableH50.69Other mechanical strabismusBillableH50.8Other specified strabismusNon-BillableH50.81Duane's syndromeNon-BillableH50.811Duane's syndrome, right eyeBillableH50.812Duane's syndrome, left eyeBillableH50.89Other specified strabismusBillableH50.9Unspecified strabismusBillable
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H50 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

No, H50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.

What does H50 mean?

H50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other strabismus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What section is H50 in?

H50 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.

What are the sub-codes of H50?

H50 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: H50.0, H50.1, H50.2, H50.3, H50.4 and more.

When should I use H50?

Use H50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other strabismus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Other strabismus?

The ICD-10-CM code for Other strabismus is H50.

Can H50 be used for primary diagnosis?

No, H50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.

What chapter is H50 in?

H50 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is H50 valid for 2026?

Yes, H50 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
H50
Other strabismus
Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H49-H52 — Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction
2026 ICD-10-CM