ICD-10 Code H54.2X – Low vision, both eyes, different category levels (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.2X – Low vision, both eyes, different category levels
What it is
This code identifies reduced vision in both eyes where each eye falls into a different low-vision category. Use it when documentation clearly shows bilateral low vision with unequal severity.
Clinical signs
Patients may report difficulty reading, recognizing faces, or navigating in low light. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and recorded visual acuity or functional vision findings.
When to use this code
Use H54.2X when the provider documents low vision in both eyes and specifies different category levels for each eye. It may also apply when the chart supports bilateral impairment but does not describe complete blindness.
Check laterality and the documented category for each eye before assigning the code. If the note is unclear, query the provider rather than assuming equal severity.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for blindness, unilateral low vision, or unspecified visual loss. If documentation does not confirm different category levels in both eyes, check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm that both eyes are affected and that the record supports distinct low-vision categories before coding H54.2X.