H44.51

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Absolute glaucoma

Metadata & Insights
  • 2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H43-H44Disorders of vitreous body and globe (H43-H44)
H44Disorders of globe
H44.5Degenerated conditions of globe
H44.51Absolute glaucoma
H44.511Absolute glaucoma, right eye
H44.512Absolute glaucoma, left eye
H44.513Absolute glaucoma, bilateral
H44.519Absolute glaucoma, unspecified eye

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H44.51:

categoryH44
Disorders of globe
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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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2026

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