H50.1
Exotropia
Applicable To
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Divergent concomitant strabismus
Clinical Information
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A form of ocular misalignment where the visual axes diverge inappropriately. For example, medial rectus muscle weakness may produce this condition as the affected eye will deviate laterally upon attempted forward gaze. An exotropia occurs due to the relatively unopposed force exerted on the eye by the lateral rectus muscle, which pulls the eye in an outward direction.
Details
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H50.1 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 H50.1 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H50.1 – other international versions of ICD-10 H50.1 may differ.