ICD-9-CM 378.71 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 378.71 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM H50.811 Duane's syndrome, right eye
Or:
2015/16 ICD-10-CM H50.812 Duane's syndrome, left eye
Approximate Synonyms
Bilat duanes syndrome
Bilateral duanes syndrome
Bilateral Duane's syndrome
L Duane's syndrome
Left Duanes syndrome
Left Duane's syndrome
Left Duane's syndrome (eye condition)
R Duane's syndrome
Right Duanes syndrome
Right Duane's syndrome
Right Duane's syndrome (eye condition)
Clinical Information
A rare disorder affecting the muscles of the eye. It is characterized by an abnormal contraction of some eye muscles and failure of contraction of other eye muscles. It leads to limited abduction and adduction of the affected eye
A syndrome characterized by marked limitation of abduction of the eye, variable limitation of adduction and retraction of the globe, and narrowing of the palpebral fissure on attempted adduction. The condition is caused by aberrant innervation of the lateral rectus by fibers of the oculomotor nerve