ICD-10 Code H54.0X5 – Blindness right eye, category 5 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X5 – Blindness right eye, category 5
What it is
This code identifies profound vision loss in the right eye, classified as blindness, category 5. Use it when the record documents complete or near-complete loss of vision in that eye.
Clinical signs
Findings typically include no useful visual perception in the right eye, with the patient unable to see shapes or light reliably. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider specifically documents blindness of the right eye and the record supports category 5 severity. It may apply after ophthalmic disease, trauma, or other causes when only the right eye is affected. If laterality or severity is unclear, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use it for reduced vision, low vision, or blindness without documented category 5 severity. Do not assign it when the loss is in the left eye, both eyes, or the eye is unspecified.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and blindness category in the chart before assigning H54.0X5.