Is H44.12 a billable code?
No. H44.12 is a header code that groups 4 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H44.12: Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H44.12 groups related diagnoses under parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under H44.12
- H44.121Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, right eye
- H44.122Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, left eye
- H44.123Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, bilateral
- H44.129Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified, unspecified eye
Other codes in H44.1 Other endophthalmitis
H44.12 questions
What does H44.12 mean?
H44.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Parasitic endophthalmitis, unspecified. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.