ICD-10 Code H54.1214 – Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye category 4 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.1214 – Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye category 4
What it is
This code identifies a documented visual impairment affecting both eyes: low vision in the right eye, category 1, and blindness in the left eye, category 4. Use it when the record specifies these eye-by-eye categories.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings usually reflect reduced visual function in one eye and severe impairment or blindness in the other, based on the recorded category rather than a general eye disease label.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider clearly documents low vision category 1 in the right eye and blindness category 4 in the left eye. It is appropriate for ophthalmology, optometry, or problem-list documentation when laterality and severity are both stated. Check documentation if the record uses only a broad term such as visual impairment.
Do not use for
Do not use it when the chart does not specify both eyes and their categories. Avoid this code for temporary vision loss, unspecified low vision, or blindness without the documented category pairing.
Coding tip
Code only from the documented eye-specific categories; if either eye or category is missing, query the provider.