ICD-10 Code H54.1 – Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.1 – Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye
What it is
This code describes severe vision loss in one eye with low vision in the other eye. Use it when documentation shows the patient is blind in one eye and has reduced vision in the other.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include absent or near-absent vision in one eye and impaired visual acuity in the fellow eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states blindness in one eye plus low vision in the other eye. It may appear in ophthalmology, neurology, or rehabilitation notes when the visual status is documented for coding. Check documentation if laterality or severity is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for blindness in both eyes, low vision in both eyes, or unspecified visual loss. Do not assume it applies if the chart only says “poor vision.”
Coding tip
Verify each eye separately and code only when the documentation supports the combined severity pattern.