H50.0
Esotropia
Applicable To
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Convergent concomitant strabismus
Clinical Information
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A form of ocular misalignment characterized by an excessive convergence of the visual axes, resulting in a “cross-eye” appearance. An example of this condition occurs when paralysis of the lateral rectus muscle causes an abnormal inward deviation of one eye on attempted gaze.
Details
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H50.0 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H50.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H50.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 H50.0 may differ.