H44.0

Non-billable

Purulent 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H44
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-)

Use additional code

  • 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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