H49.2 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy

  • Applicable to Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM H49.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of H49.2 - other international versions of ICD10 H49.2 may differ.
  • H49.2 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • H49.2 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • H49.2 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
    • H49.2 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy
    • H49.20 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, unspecified eye
    • H49.21 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, right eye
    • H49.22 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, left eye
    • H49.23 - Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, bilateral

The following codes above H49.2 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to H49.2:

Chapter: H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Section: H49-H52 Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction

Category: H49 Paralytic strabismus

            
Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code

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