Displacement (lateral) of globe, unspecified eye

This code describes an abnormal outward or sideways shift of the eyeball within the orbit. This displacement is not due to trauma and the specific cause is unknown. It indicates a deviation from the normal anatomical position of the globe.

Use this code when documentation indicates a lateral displacement of the eyeball without a specified underlying cause or laterality. This applies when the physician notes an exophthalmos or proptosis but the specific etiology (e.g., thyroid disease, tumor) is not yet determined or documented.

• Do not use this code if the cause of the globe displacement is known; instead, code the underlying condition.
• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the affected eye (e.g., right or left); use the more specific laterality codes.
• This code is often used as a temporary diagnosis while further investigation into the etiology of the displacement is ongoing.