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H49.81

Non-billable

Kearns-Sayre syndrome

H49.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Kearns-Sayre syndrome. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H49.811 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H49.8
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Includes

  • •Progressive external ophthalmoplegia with pigmentary retinopathy

Notes

  • •, if applicable, other manifestations, such as:
  • •heart block (I45.9)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H49.81?
H49.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Kearns-Sayre syndrome". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H49.81 a billable code?
No — H49.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H49.811) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H49.81?
H49.81 has 4 more specific child codes, including H49.811, H49.812, H49.813.

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

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