ICD-10 Code H54.415A – Blindness right eye category 5, normal vision left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.415A – Blindness right eye category 5, normal vision left eye
What it is
This code identifies complete blindness in the right eye, classified as visual acuity category 5, while the left eye has normal vision. Use it when documentation clearly states this laterality and vision status.
Clinical signs
Typical documentation shows no useful vision in the right eye and normal visual function in the left. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact level of vision loss and any supporting eye examination findings.
When to use this code
Use H54.415A when the record specifies blindness of the right eye in category 5 and normal vision in the left eye. It fits ophthalmology notes, problem lists, or referral records that state unilateral blindness with preserved vision in the other eye.
Do not infer this code from vague terms such as “poor vision” or “vision loss” without laterality and category details. Check documentation if the chart does not clearly confirm the right eye is category 5.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for bilateral blindness, low vision without category 5, or unspecified visual loss. It is also wrong when the left eye is not documented as normal.
Coding tip
Confirm both laterality and visual category in the source note before assigning H54.415A.