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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Blurred Vision

ICD-10 Coding for Blurred Vision

H53.8
H52.22

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

Also Known as:
Vision Blurriness
Visual Disturbance
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Blurred Vision

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Blurred Vision

Use ICD-10 code H53.8 for other visual disturbances, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Other visual disturbances

Billable Code
H53.8
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • No improvement with pinhole refraction
documentation:
  • • Detailed eye exam findings documented

Applicable To

  • • Blurred vision not otherwise specified

Important Notes

  • • Ensure comprehensive examination is documented to justify use of this code.

Astigmatism

Non-Billable
H52.22
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Corneal topography confirming irregular curvature
  • • Improvement with corrective lenses

Applicable To

  • • Irregular curvature of the cornea

Important Notes

  • • Ensure refractive error is documented with supporting tests.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.00

Routine eye exam

Use when a routine eye exam is performed and no specific cause is found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for blurred vision?

The ICD-10 code for blurred vision when no specific cause is identified is H53.8. Use specific codes if a cause like refractive error is confirmed.

How to code blurred vision due to diabetes?

Code E10.3 for diabetes with ophthalmic complications first, followed by the specific eye condition code like H35.03 for retinopathy.

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