ICD-10 Code H53.011 – Deprivation amblyopia, right eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53.011 – Deprivation amblyopia, right eye
What it is
H53.011 identifies amblyopia in the right eye caused by visual deprivation. The eye has reduced visual development because something blocked clear vision during childhood.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include decreased visual acuity in the right eye and poorer vision that is not fully explained by refractive error alone. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents deprivation amblyopia affecting the right eye, such as from congenital cataract, ptosis, or another obstruction to visual input. Code it only when the record clearly links the amblyopia to the right eye. Check documentation if the cause or laterality is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for amblyopia in the left eye, bilateral amblyopia, or unspecified eye involvement. Do not assign it when the chart describes only reduced vision without documented deprivation amblyopia.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the deprivation cause in the provider note before assigning H53.011.