ICD-10 Code H54.0X3 – Blindness right eye, category 3 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X3 – Blindness right eye, category 3
What it is
This code identifies category 3 blindness in the right eye. Use it when the right eye has severe visual loss meeting category 3 criteria, and the left eye status is documented separately.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Standard references describe profound right-eye visual impairment, often with markedly reduced visual acuity or very limited visual function consistent with blindness.
When to use this code
Use H54.0X3 when the record clearly states blindness of the right eye, category 3, or documents visual findings that map to that category. You should code it when the condition is current and the laterality is confirmed. If the note is unclear about eye or category, check documentation before assigning the code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified blindness, left-eye blindness, or milder visual impairment that does not meet category 3. Do not assume the category from “low vision” alone; check documentation.
Coding tip
Confirm laterality and blindness category in the ophthalmology note before coding, because H54 codes are highly specific.