H49.88
Non-billableOther paralytic strabismus
Other paralytic strabismus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Inclusion Terms
Alternative clinical terms for this condition
- External ophthalmoplegia NOS
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •diabetes mellitus related eye conditions, , ,E09.3, E10.3, E11.3, E13.3
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •injury (trauma) of eye and orbitS05
- •injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causesS00-T88
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •syphilis related eye disorders, , ,A50.01, A50.3, A51.43, A52.71
- •nystagmus and other irregular eye movementsH55
- •internal ophthalmoplegiaH52.51
- •internuclear ophthalmoplegiaH51.2
- •progressive supranuclear ophthalmoplegiaG23.1
Child Codes (4)
Related Codes(1)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(15)
UMLS
- External OphthalmoplegiaC0162292
- External OphthalmoplegiasC0162292
- External ophthalmoplegiaC0162292
- External ophthalmoplegia (disorder)C0162292
- External ophthalmoplegia NOSC0162292
- Extraocular palsyC0162292
- Ophthalmoplegia externaC0162292
- Ophthalmoplegia, ExternalC0162292
- Ophthalmoplegia, externalC0162292
- Ophthalmoplegias, ExternalC0162292
- Palsy extraocularC0162292
- Paralysis of the extraocular musclesC0162292
- Paralysis or weakness of muscles within or surrounding outer part of eyeC0162292
- external ophthalmoplegiaC0162292
- Other paralytic strabismusC0348567
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other paralytic strabismus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other paralytic strabismus is H49.88. The full clinical description is "Other paralytic strabismus". H49.88 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H49.88 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H49.88 represents “Other paralytic strabismus”. It is classified under Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is H49.88 a billable code?
No, H49.88 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under H49.88.
What chapter is H49.88 in?
H49.88 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).
What are the subcategories under H49.88?
H49.88 has 4 child codes, including: H49.881 (Other paralytic strabismus, right eye), H49.882 (Other paralytic strabismus, left eye), H49.883 (Other paralytic strabismus, bilateral), H49.889 (Other paralytic strabismus, unspecified eye).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H49.88?
H49.88 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0162292, C0348567. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H49.88 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other paralytic strabismus affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of H49.88?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for H49.88 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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