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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Change in Vision

ICD-10 Coding for Change in Vision

H53.8
H54.12A

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

Also Known as:
Visual Disturbance
Vision Loss
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Change in Vision

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Change in 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_criteria:
  • • Transient visual symptoms lasting less than 24 hours
applicable_to:
  • • Floaters
  • • Photopsia
excludes:
  • • Blindness (H54.-)
validation:
  • • Documented transient visual symptoms
  • • Resolution within 24 hours
notes:
  • • Ensure documentation specifies transient nature of symptoms.
risks:
  • • Misclassification of permanent vision loss

Blindness right eye, low vision left eye

Non-Billable
H54.12A
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • • BCVA 20/200 OD and 20/80 OS
excludes:
  • • Unspecified visual impairment (H54.8)
validation:
  • • BCVA measurements
  • • Visual field documentation
notes:
  • • Ensure laterality is correctly documented.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.00

Encounter for examination of eyes and vision

Use as secondary for routine vision monitoring.

Z71.89

Vision rehabilitation

Use when vision rehabilitation services are provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for change in vision?

The ICD-10 code for change in vision depends on the nature of the change. H53.8 is used for transient visual disturbances, while H54 codes are used for permanent vision impairment.

How do you code vision loss in one eye?

For vision loss in one eye, use H54.12A if there is blindness in one eye and low vision in the other, ensuring BCVA and visual field documentation.

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