icd 10 code for alternating exotropia

by Estrella Runolfsdottir 3 min read

The ICD code H501 is used to code Exotropia

Exotropia (from Greek exo meaning "outward" and trope meaning "a turning"), also referred to as divergent squint, is a form of strabismus where the eyes are deviated outward. It is the opposite of esotropia. People with exotropia often experience crossed diplopia. Intermittent exotropia is a fairly common condition.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H50.16 - Alternating exotropia with A pattern'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H50.16. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 378.16 was previously used, H50.16 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.

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