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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Blindness Left Eye

ICD-10 Coding for Blindness Left Eye

H54.12

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for blindness left eye includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Left Eye Blindness
Monocular Blindness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Blindness Left Eye

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Blindness Left Eye

Use ICD-10 code H54.12 for blindness, left eye, low vision right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Blindness, left eye, low vision right eye

Non-Billable
H54.12
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Documented visual acuity and field tests confirming blindness in the left eye.
documentation:
  • • Specify the category of visual impairment and underlying cause.

Applicable To

  • • Blindness in left eye with low vision in right eye

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the category of visual impairment for accurate coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H40.1123

Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, severe stage

Use to indicate glaucoma as the underlying cause of blindness.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code blindness in the left eye?

Use ICD-10 code H54.12 for blindness in the left eye with low vision in the right eye. Ensure documentation includes visual acuity and field tests.

What is the ICD-10 code for left eye blindness?

The ICD-10 code for left eye blindness with low vision in the right eye is H54.12. For left eye blindness with normal right eye, use H54.42.

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