H50.8
Non-billableOther specified strabismus
Other specified strabismus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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
Child Codes (2)
Related Codes(8)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified strabismus?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified strabismus is H50.8. The full clinical description is "Other specified strabismus". H50.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code H50.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code H50.8 represents “Other specified 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 H50.8 a billable code?
No, H50.8 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under H50.8.
What chapter is H50.8 in?
H50.8 is in Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (codes H00-H59).
What are the subcategories under H50.8?
H50.8 has 2 child codes, including: H50.81 (Duane's syndrome), H50.89 (Other specified strabismus).
What are the UMLS CUIs for H50.8?
H50.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0029831. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does H50.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other specified 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 H50.8?
H50.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: 9C8Y (Other specified strabismus or ocular motility disorders).
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