Question 1

Is H51 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H51 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H51 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H51 represents Other disorders of binocular movement. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H51 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H51 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H51?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H51 is section:H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction (H49-H52)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Is H51 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H51 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H51 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H51?