ICD-9 Code 378.83 - Convergence insufficiency or palsy

ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 378.83

Diagnosis Code: 378.83 (Raw: 37883)

Description: Convergence insufficiency or palsy

Classification: International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM)

Fiscal Year: 2026 Reference

CMS Section 111 Status: Valid for reporting.

Overview & Historical Usage

ICD-9-CM code 378.83 is designated for Convergence insufficiency or palsy. While superseded by ICD-10 for current healthcare encounters, it remains a recognized reference code for CMS Section 111 reporting, legacy claims adjudication, and historical clinical data analysis.