ICD-10 Code H54.1223 – Low vision right eye category 2, blindness left eye category 3 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.1223 – Low vision right eye category 2, blindness left eye category 3
What it is
This code identifies reduced vision in the right eye at category 2 and blindness in the left eye at category 3. Use it when documentation specifies the vision category for each eye separately.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. You may see markedly impaired visual acuity or visual function in one eye and severe loss in the other, with findings recorded by eye and category.
When to use this code
Use H54.1223 when the provider documents low vision in the right eye, category 2, and blindness in the left eye, category 3. This is appropriate for ophthalmology notes, problem lists, and claims that specify bilateral visual impairment by eye.
If the record only states “low vision” or “blindness” without eye-specific categories, check documentation before coding. You need the laterality and category details to support this code.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified visual loss, temporary blurred vision, or refractive error alone. Check documentation if the note does not clearly assign category 2 and category 3 to the correct eyes.
Coding tip
Verify each eye separately and match the documented vision category exactly before assigning H54.1223.