ICD-10 Code H53.452 – Other localized visual field defect, left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53.452 – Other localized visual field defect, left eye
What it is
This code identifies a localized defect in the visual field of the left eye that does not fit a more specific category. Use it when documentation confirms a left-eye field loss, but the exact pattern is not otherwise classified.
Clinical signs
Patients may report missing part of the visual field, bumping into objects, or difficulty seeing to one side. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and any formal visual field testing.
When to use this code
Use H53.452 when the record clearly documents a localized visual field defect in the left eye and no more specific diagnosis is stated. It may apply after ophthalmic evaluation or perimetry when the abnormality is limited to the left eye. Check documentation if laterality or pattern is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for bilateral visual field loss, unspecified visual disturbance, or generalized vision impairment without a localized defect. If the chart does not specify the left eye, choose a different code or check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and whether the defect is truly localized before assigning H53.452.