H52.519
BillableInternal ophthalmoplegia (complete) (total), unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Complete paralysis of the internal eye muscles when the specific eye affected (right, left, or both) is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a default code used only when laterality cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query the provider if possible to determine which eye(s) are affected for more specific coding
Code Hierarchy
└H52Disorders of refraction and accommodation└H52.5Disorders of accommodation└H52.51Internal ophthalmoplegia (complete) (total)└H52.519Internal ophthalmoplegia (complete) (total), unspecified eye
└H52.519Internal ophthalmoplegia (complete) (total), unspecified eye