ICD-10 Code H54.11 – Blindness, right eye, low vision left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.11 – Blindness, right eye, low vision left eye
What it is
This code identifies severe vision loss in the right eye with reduced but not absent vision in the left eye. Use it when documentation clearly states this specific laterality and vision status.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see absent functional vision in the right eye and measurable low vision in the left eye, confirmed by eye examination or specialist assessment.
When to use this code
Use H54.11 when the record explicitly documents blindness in the right eye and low vision in the left eye. It fits ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or referrals that state this exact combination. Check documentation if the severity is described differently or only one eye is mentioned.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for bilateral blindness, unspecified visual loss, or low vision without right-eye blindness. If the chart does not specify the eye involved, check documentation.
Coding tip
Match the code to the exact laterality and severity stated in the record; do not infer eye status from general vision complaints.