H05.821
BillableMyopathy of extraocular muscles, right orbit
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A disease affecting the muscles that control eye movement on the right side, causing weakness or dysfunction of these muscles.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm laterality is documented as right before coding; if bilateral, use H05.823 instead
- •Document the underlying cause if known (thyroid disease, myasthenia gravis, etc.) as it may require additional coding
Code Hierarchy
└H05Disorders of orbit└H05.8Other disorders of orbit└H05.82Myopathy of extraocular muscles└H05.821Myopathy of extraocular muscles, right orbit
└H05.821Myopathy of extraocular muscles, right orbit