ICD-10 Code H54.512A – Low vision right eye category 2, normal vision left eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.512A – Low vision right eye category 2, normal vision left eye
What it is
This code identifies low vision in the right eye, classified as category 2, with normal vision in the left eye. It is used when the right eye has reduced visual function that is not correctable to normal with standard measures.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include reduced visual acuity or visual field in the right eye, while the left eye remains normal. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record clearly documents category 2 low vision in the right eye and normal vision in the left eye. You should support the code with ophthalmology or optometry documentation that identifies laterality and vision category. If the note is unclear, check documentation before coding.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for blindness, unspecified low vision, or low vision in both eyes. It is also incorrect if the chart does not confirm the right eye as category 2 or the left eye as normal.
Coding tip
Verify both laterality and vision category in the assessment before assigning H54.512A.