H49Header code — not billable
Paralytic strabismus
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H49
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H49
H49.0Third [oculomotor] nerve palsyH49.00Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, unspecified eyeYesH49.01Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, right eyeYesH49.02Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, left eyeYesH49.03Third [oculomotor] nerve palsy, bilateralYesH49.1Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsyH49.10Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, unspecified eyeYesH49.11Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, right eyeYesH49.12Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, left eyeYesH49.13Fourth [trochlear] nerve palsy, bilateralYesH49.2Sixth [abducent] nerve palsyH49.20Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, unspecified eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H49?
H49 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Paralytic strabismus.
Is H49 a billable code?
No. H49 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H49 in?
H49 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H49 become effective?
H49 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H49?
H49 belongs to category H49, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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