ICD-10 Code H52.01 – Hypermetropia, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H52.01 – Hypermetropia, right eye
What it is
H52.01 identifies farsightedness in the right eye. Light focuses behind the retina, so near objects may look blurred while distance vision is often clearer.
Clinical signs
Patients may report eye strain, headaches, or blurred near vision. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, and confirm that the finding is specifically limited to the right eye.
When to use this code
Use H52.01 when the record documents hypermetropia, hyperopia, or farsightedness affecting only the right eye. It is appropriate for routine eye exams, refractions, or problem lists when the clinician specifies laterality.
Choose this code when the diagnosis is current and separately documented. If the note says both eyes, unspecified eye, or another refractive error, code based on the exact wording.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for left eye, bilateral, or unspecified hypermetropia. Check documentation if the chart only mentions blurred vision without a confirmed refractive diagnosis.
Coding tip
Always verify laterality in the assessment or exam note before assigning H52.01.