ICD-10 Code H54.0X35 – Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 5 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X35 – Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 5
What it is
This code identifies severe visual impairment in the right eye and total blindness in the left eye, using ICD-10-CM vision categories. You should use it when the documented visual status matches these exact category assignments.
Clinical signs
Expected findings include markedly reduced vision in the right eye and no useful vision in the left eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and the recorded visual acuity or blindness category.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents blindness category 3 in the right eye and blindness category 5 in the left eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology or eye exam records that clearly assign these categories. If the note gives only general vision loss, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unilateral blindness, unspecified low vision, or cases where the eye categories do not match. Do not assume the code from symptoms alone; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both eye categories and laterality before assigning H54.0X35.