ICD-10 Code H54.0X – Blindness, both eyes, different category levels (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X – Blindness, both eyes, different category levels
What it is
This code identifies blindness affecting both eyes when the visual loss falls into different severity categories. Use it when documentation shows bilateral blindness but does not place both eyes in the same category.
Clinical signs
Findings may include profound loss of vision in both eyes, with differing levels of residual sight between them. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use H54.0X when the record clearly states blindness in both eyes and specifies different category levels for each eye. It may appear in ophthalmology, neurology, or rehabilitation notes when visual impairment is documented as bilateral but uneven.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unilateral blindness, low vision without blindness, or cases where both eyes are documented in the same category. Check documentation if the degree of impairment is unclear.
Coding tip
Confirm that the chart explicitly supports bilateral blindness with differing categories before assigning H54.0X.