H50.81Header code — not billable
Duane's syndrome
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H50
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H50
H50Other strabismusH50.0EsotropiaH50.00Unspecified esotropiaYesH50.01Monocular esotropiaH50.011Monocular esotropia, right eyeYesH50.012Monocular esotropia, left eyeYesH50.02Monocular esotropia with A patternH50.021Monocular esotropia with A pattern, right eyeYesH50.022Monocular esotropia with A pattern, left eyeYesH50.03Monocular esotropia with V patternH50.031Monocular esotropia with V pattern, right eyeYesH50.032Monocular esotropia with V pattern, left eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H50.81?
H50.81 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Duane's syndrome.
Is H50.81 a billable code?
No. H50.81 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 H50.81 in?
H50.81 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H50.81 become effective?
H50.81 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H50.81?
H50.81 belongs to category H50, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.