ICD-10 Code H54.2X12 – Low vision right eye category 1, low vision left eye category 2 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.2X12 – Low vision right eye category 1, low vision left eye category 2
What it is
This code identifies low vision in both eyes with different severity by eye: category 1 in the right eye and category 2 in the left eye. It is used when vision loss is documented as low vision, not complete blindness.
Clinical signs
Patients typically have reduced visual acuity or functional vision that cannot be fully corrected with standard lenses. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation, including the recorded low-vision category for each eye.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states low vision in the right eye as category 1 and the left eye as category 2. You should also use it when the provider documents bilateral low vision with these specific eye-by-eye categories. Check documentation if laterality or category is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for complete blindness, unspecified visual impairment, or a single-eye low-vision code. Do not assign it when the chart does not identify both eyes and their categories.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and category before coding; mismatched eye details can lead to an incorrect H54.2X12 assignment.