ICD-10 Code H54.2X11 – Low vision right eye category 1, low vision left eye category 1 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.2X11 – Low vision right eye category 1, low vision left eye category 1
What it is
This code identifies low vision in both eyes, with the right eye and left eye each classified as category 1. Use it when documentation specifies bilateral low vision and the category assignment is clear.
Clinical signs
Patients typically have reduced visual function that is not fully correctable with standard lenses. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the recorded low-vision category and laterality.
When to use this code
Use H54.2X11 when the record states low vision in the right eye and left eye, both category 1. It may appear in ophthalmology notes, vision rehabilitation assessments, or problem lists that specify the category. If the category or laterality is not documented, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for blindness, unilateral low vision only, or unspecified visual impairment. Do not guess the category if the chart does not clearly identify category 1 in each eye.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and category in the provider’s note before assigning this code.