ICD-10 Code H54.1151 – Blindness right eye category 5, low vision left eye category 1 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.1151 – Blindness right eye category 5, low vision left eye category 1
What it is
This code identifies severe visual impairment in the right eye and mild low vision in the left eye. Use it when documentation specifies these eye-specific vision categories.
Clinical signs
Findings usually show no useful vision in the right eye and reduced visual acuity in the left eye. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly states blindness in the right eye, category 5, with low vision in the left eye, category 1. It applies when the provider documents both eyes separately and the diagnosis is current. Check documentation if laterality or severity is unclear.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified visual loss, complete bilateral blindness, or low vision without the documented category levels. Do not guess the eye designation if the chart does not support it.
Coding tip
Confirm both eye and category details in the assessment before assigning H54.1151.