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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Visual Changes

ICD-10 Coding for Visual Changes

H53.8
H54.7

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

Also Known as:
Visual Disturbances
Vision Loss
Vision Changes
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Visual Changes

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Visual Changes

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:
  • • Presence of visual symptoms not explained by other conditions.

Applicable To

  • • Scintillating scotoma
  • • Visual aura

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation supports the specific type of visual disturbance.

Unspecified vision loss

Billable Code
H54.7
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary; specify laterality and degree if possible.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z01.01

Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings

Use when vision screening reveals abnormal findings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for visual changes?

The ICD-10 code for visual changes is H53.8, which covers other visual disturbances. Ensure documentation includes specifics like laterality and duration.

How do you code vision loss in ICD-10?

Use H54.7 for unspecified vision loss, but specify laterality and degree when possible to avoid unspecified codes.

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