H44.00
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
❌ Excludes1
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes in the hierarchy.
- • bleb associated endophthalmitis (H59.4-)
📋 Code Instructions
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Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code H44.00 represents unspecified purulent endophthalmitis. This code falls under the Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under H44.00. Coders should note that H44.00 has 1 Excludes1 restriction(s) — codes that cannot be reported together on the same claim.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code H44.00?
ICD-10-CM code H44.00 is "Unspecified purulent endophthalmitis". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Is H44.00 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, H44.00 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
What codes are excluded with H44.00?
H44.00 has 1 Excludes1 rule(s). These codes are mutually exclusive and cannot be coded together on the same claim.
Related Codes in H44.0
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)