ICD-10 Code H53.142 – Visual discomfort, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53.142 – Visual discomfort, left eye
What it is
H53.142 identifies visual discomfort limited to the left eye. It is used when the record describes eye-related discomfort affecting vision, but not a more specific eye disease.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see complaints such as eye strain, visual uneasiness, or discomfort with viewing, without findings that support a different diagnosis.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents visual discomfort specifically in the left eye and no better-defined condition is recorded. It fits outpatient or specialty notes that describe symptoms rather than a confirmed disorder. If the chart names another diagnosis, code that condition instead.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for generalized eye pain, right-eye symptoms, or bilateral discomfort. Check documentation if the complaint is due to trauma, infection, refractive error, or another defined eye condition.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality in the note; if left eye is not documented, do not assume H53.142.