H49.4

Non-billable

Progressive external ophthalmoplegia

H49.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for Progressive external ophthalmoplegia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H49.40 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H49
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • Kearns-Sayre syndrome (H49.81-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H49.4?
H49.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Progressive external ophthalmoplegia". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H49.4 a billable code?
No — H49.4 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H49.40) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H49.4?
H49.4 has 4 more specific child codes, including H49.40, H49.41, H49.42.
What is excluded from H49.4?
Excludes1 (not coded here): Kearns-Sayre syndrome (H49.81-).

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

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