H44.002

Billable

Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis, left eye

H44.002 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis, left eye. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H44.00
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your 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…

Read more about Eye Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H44.002?
H44.002 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis, left eye". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H44.002 a billable code?
Yes — H44.002 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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