H05.0

Non-billable

Acute inflammation of orbit

H05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Acute inflammation of orbit. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H05.00 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H05
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

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What diseases can affect the eye? Even if your eyes feel healthy, you could have a problem and not know it. That's why regular eye exams are so important. Refractive errors are the most common type of vision problem that makes it hard to see clearly. But some eye conditions or diseases don't have any symptoms and can lead to a permanent loss of vision . Some common eye diseases and conditions include: Cataracts ,…

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H05.0?
H05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Acute inflammation of orbit". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H05.0 a billable code?
No — H05.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H05.00) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H05.0?
H05.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including H05.00, H05.01, H05.02.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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