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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Vision

ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Vision

H54.0
H54.1
H54.2

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

Also Known as:
Visual Impairment
Low Vision
Blindness
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Impaired Vision

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

Use ICD-10 code H54.0 for blindness, both eyes, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Blindness, both eyes

Non-Billable
H54.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Visual acuity ≤20/200 in both eyes

Applicable To

  • • Blindness in both eyes

Important Notes

  • • Always verify visual acuity and document appropriately.

Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye

Non-Billable
H54.1
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Visual acuity ≤20/200 in one eye, low vision in the other

Applicable To

  • • Blindness in one eye, low vision in the other

Important Notes

  • • Document specific visual acuity for each eye.

Low vision, both eyes

Non-Billable
H54.2
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Visual acuity >20/200 but ≤20/70 in both eyes

Applicable To

  • • Low vision in both eyes

Important Notes

  • • Verify visual acuity and document appropriately.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

H40.11-

Primary open-angle glaucoma

Use to indicate underlying cause of blindness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for impaired vision?

The ICD-10 code for impaired vision includes a range from H54.0 to H54.7, covering various degrees of blindness and low vision.

How do you code for blindness in one eye?

Use ICD-10 code H54.1 for blindness in one eye with low vision in the other, ensuring laterality is documented.

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