ICD-10 Code H54.512 – Low vision, right eye, category 2 (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.512 – Low vision, right eye, category 2
What it is
This code identifies low vision affecting the right eye, classified as category 2. Use it when documentation specifies reduced visual function that is not blindness and is limited to the right eye.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical records note reduced visual acuity or visual field loss in the right eye, with remaining vision insufficient for normal function but not meeting blindness criteria.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents low vision in the right eye and specifies category 2. It is appropriate for ophthalmology or vision-loss assessments where laterality and severity are both recorded.
Choose it when the diagnosis is clearly stated in the chart, such as follow-up care for chronic visual impairment. Check documentation if the record only says “vision loss” or does not identify the eye.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for blindness, unspecified visual impairment, or low vision in another eye. Check documentation if the note does not confirm category 2.
Coding tip
Code laterality exactly as documented, and verify that “low vision” is specified rather than a broader vision-loss term.