H44.0
Non-billablePurulent endophthalmitis
H44.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Purulent endophthalmitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H44.00 for billing.
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHYour eyes can get infections from bacteria, fungi, or viruses. Eye infections can occur in different parts of the eye and can affect just one eye or both. Two common eye infections are: Conjunctivitis - also known as pink eye . Conjunctivitis is often due to an infection. Children frequently get it, and it is very contagious. Stye - a bump on the eyelid that happens when bacteria from your skin get into the hair…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-)
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- •code to identify organism
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H44.0?
- H44.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Purulent endophthalmitis". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
- Is H44.0 a billable code?
- No — H44.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H44.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H44.0?
- H44.0 has 3 more specific child codes, including H44.00, H44.01, H44.02.
- What is excluded from H44.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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