ICD-10 Code H54.0X33 – Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X33 – Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3
What it is
This code identifies severe visual impairment classified as blindness in both eyes, with each eye documented in category 3. Use it when the record clearly supports the specified bilateral vision loss category.
Clinical signs
Findings typically include profound loss of visual function in both eyes, with limited or no ability to perform visual tasks. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the ophthalmology or other qualified documentation states blindness in the right eye and left eye, both category 3. It is appropriate when the severity category is explicitly recorded and matches the charted vision status. Check documentation if laterality or category is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use it for unilateral blindness, lower or higher vision categories, or nonspecific low vision without category 3 documentation. Do not guess based on poor vision alone.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and the exact category before assigning H54.0X33.