ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H44.0
Purulent endophthalmitis
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H44.0
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-)
Use Additional Code
code to identify organism
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H44.0 (Purulent endophthalmitis)
ICD-10-CM code H44.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H44.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H44.0 - Purulent endophthalmitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Purulent endophthalmitis.