ICD-10 Code H54.0X53 – Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 3 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X53 – Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 3
What it is
This code identifies severe visual loss in the right eye and lesser but still significant blindness in the left eye. Use it when the record documents the specified blindness categories for each eye.
Clinical signs
Findings usually reflect profound reduction in visual function, with the right eye meeting category 5 blindness and the left eye meeting category 3 blindness. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents bilateral blindness with the exact eye-specific categories noted. It is appropriate when the diagnosis is based on ophthalmologic assessment or a clearly recorded visual impairment classification. Check documentation if laterality or category is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified blindness, partial visual loss, or a different combination of eye categories. Do not guess the category from general statements such as “poor vision”; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm both the eye and the exact blindness category before assigning H54.0X53.