ICD-10-CM diagnosis code
H44.321 Siderosis of eye, right eye
- Billable
- Yes, a complete code (FY2026)
- Category
- H44 Disorders of globe
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Other codes in H44
158 complete codes in this category.
- H44.2E9Degenerative myopia with other maculopathy, unspecified eye
- H44.30Unspecified degenerative disorder of globe
- H44.311Chalcosis, right eye
- H44.312Chalcosis, left eye
- H44.313Chalcosis, bilateral
- H44.319Chalcosis, unspecified eye
- H44.321Siderosis of eye, right eye
- H44.322Siderosis of eye, left eye
- H44.323Siderosis of eye, bilateral
- H44.329Siderosis of eye, unspecified eye
- H44.391Other degenerative disorders of globe, right eye
- H44.392Other degenerative disorders of globe, left eye
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The international WHO ICD-10 also has H44, with its inclusion and exclusion notes; titles and detail can differ from ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10-CM is developed by the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and is based on the WHO ICD-10. Codes and titles are reproduced unchanged from the FY2026 code list (effective 1 October 2025). Their use here does not imply endorsement by CDC, HHS or the U.S. Government. Changes effective on or after 1 October 2026 may not be reflected yet; check the current release at cdc.gov or cms.gov before submitting claims.
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