ICD-10 Code H54.0X55 – Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 5 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X55 – Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 5
What it is
This code identifies severe visual loss in both eyes, with each eye documented as blindness category 5. Use it when the record clearly supports profound bilateral blindness.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records describe no useful vision or only minimal light perception, with bilateral impairment documented by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider states blindness category 5 in the right eye and blindness category 5 in the left eye. It applies when both eyes meet the documented severity level, even if the underlying cause is listed elsewhere. Check documentation if laterality or category is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unilateral blindness, lower blindness categories, or unspecified visual loss. If the chart does not document category 5 in both eyes, check documentation.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and category before assigning H54.0X55.