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

ICD-10 Coding for Left Eye Blindness

H54.42A3
H54.42A4

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

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

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

Use ICD-10 code H54.42A3 for blindness left eye category 3, normal vision right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Blindness left eye category 3, normal vision right eye

Billable Code
H54.42A3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Visual acuity ≤20/200 in left eye
  • • Normal vision in right eye

Applicable To

  • • Blindness in left eye with visual acuity <20/400 to ≥20/1200

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the category of blindness and laterality.

Blindness left eye category 4, normal vision right eye

Billable Code
H54.42A4
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Visual acuity <20/1200 in left eye
  • • Normal vision in right eye

Applicable To

  • • Blindness in left eye with visual acuity <20/1200

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the category of blindness and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

E11.31

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic retinopathy

Use to indicate underlying cause of blindness.

H40.11X3

Primary open-angle glaucoma, severe stage

Use to indicate underlying cause of blindness.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for left eye blindness with normal vision in the right eye is H54.42A3 for category 3 and H54.42A4 for category 4.

How do you code left eye blindness due to diabetes?

Code E11.31 for diabetes with retinopathy first, followed by H54.42A3 or H54.42A4 for left eye blindness.

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