ICD-10 H49.21
Billable / SpecificSixth [abducent] nerve palsy, right eye
About ICD-10-CM H49.21
ICD-10-CM code H49.21 represents Sixth [abducent] nerve palsy, right eye. This is a billable/specific code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H49). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H49.21 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for H49.21
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Commercial Payer Coverage
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H49.21
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Convert H49.21 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| H49.21 | 37854 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To H49.21
Other codes in section H49-H52 (Disorders of ocular muscles, binocular movement, accommodation and refraction).
ICD-10 H49.21, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H49.21 billable? +
Yes, H49.21 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does H49.21 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, H49.21 maps to ICD-9 codes: 37854. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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