Monocular exotropia with other noncomitancies, right eye

AIClinical Context

Clinical Description

This code signifies an outward deviation of the right eye where the eyes do not move together in a coordinated manner, indicating a noncomitant strabismus. It specifically identifies a type of exotropia affecting only one eye, with the misalignment varying depending on the direction of gaze.

When to Use

Use this code when documentation clearly states monocular exotropia of the right eye with evidence of noncomitancy, meaning the angle of deviation changes with different gaze positions. This typically applies to cases where the patient presents with diplopia or asthenopia due to the varying ocular misalignment.

Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right eye" and explicitly mentions "noncomitant" or describes varying deviation in different gaze positions.
Distinguish from comitant exotropia (H50.11-) where the deviation is constant in all gaze directions.
Do not use for intermittent exotropia (H50.13-) unless the noncomitancy is also clearly documented.

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Code Hierarchy

▲H50.14Monocular exotropia with other noncomitancies

H50.141(current)

Crosswalks

378.14ApproxICD-9

Same Category

H50Other strabismus H50.0Esotropia H50.00Unspecified esotropia H50.01Monocular esotropia H50.011