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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Hypertropia strabismus

H50.2

Vertical strabismus

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Strabismus (congenital) (nonparalytic) › hypertropia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Hypertropia strabismus

The ICD-10-CM code for Hypertropia strabismus is H50.2 (Vertical strabismus).

Within H50 (other strabismus), H50.2 is specifically for vertical strabismus. Related codes cover esotropia (H50.0), exotropia (H50.1), intermittent heterotropia (H50.3), other and unspecified heterotropia (H50.4), heterophoria (H50.5), mechanical strabismus (H50.6), other specified strabismus (H50.8) and unspecified strabismus (H50.9).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H50.21 (right eye) and H50.22 (left eye).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Hypertropia strabismus ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Hypertropia strabismus?

H50.2 — Vertical strabismus (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H50.2 billable?

No. H50.2 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.