H54 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 1 excludes for H54 ICD 10 code
- amaurosis fugax (G45.3)
Codes
- H54.0 Blindness, both eyes
- H54.0X Blindness, both eyes, different category levels
- H54.0X3 Blindness right eye, category 3
- H54.0X33 Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3
- H54.0X34 Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 4
- H54.0X35 Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 5
- H54.0X4 Blindness right eye, category 4
- H54.0X43 Blindness right eye category 4, blindness left eye category 3
- H54.0X44 Blindness right eye category 4, blindness left eye category 4
- H54.0X45 Blindness right eye category 4, blindness left eye category 5
- H54.0X5 Blindness right eye, category 5
- H54.0X53 Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 3
- H54.0X54 Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 4
- H54.0X55 Blindness right eye category 5, blindness left eye category 5
- H54.1 Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye
- H54.10 Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye, unspecified eyes
- H54.11 Blindness, right eye, low vision left eye
- H54.113 Blindness right eye category 3, low vision left eye
- H54.1131 Blindness right eye category 3, low vision left eye category 1
- H54.1132 Blindness right eye category 3, low vision left eye category 2
- H54.114 Blindness right eye category 4, low vision left eye
- H54.1141 Blindness right eye category 4, low vision left eye category 1
- H54.1142 Blindness right eye category 4, low vision left eye category 2
- H54.115 Blindness right eye category 5, low vision left eye
- H54.1151 Blindness right eye category 5, low vision left eye category 1
- H54.1152 Blindness right eye category 5, low vision left eye category 2
- H54.12 Blindness, left eye, low vision right eye
- H54.121 Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye
- H54.1213 Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye category 3
- H54.1214 Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye category 4
- H54.1215 Low vision right eye category 1, blindness left eye category 5
- H54.122 Low vision right eye category 2, blindness left eye
- H54.1223 Low vision right eye category 2, blindness left eye category 3
- H54.1224 Low vision right eye category 2, blindness left eye category 4
- H54.1225 Low vision right eye category 2, blindness left eye category 5
- H54.2 Low vision, both eyes
- H54.2X Low vision, both eyes, different category levels
- H54.2X1 Low vision, right eye, category 1
- H54.2X11 Low vision right eye category 1, low vision left eye category 1
- H54.2X12 Low vision right eye category 1, low vision left eye category 2
- H54.2X2 Low vision, right eye, category 2
- H54.2X21 Low vision right eye category 2, low vision left eye category 1
- H54.2X22 Low vision right eye category 2, low vision left eye category 2
- H54.3 Unqualified visual loss, both eyes
- H54.4 Blindness, one eye
- H54.40 Blindness, one eye, unspecified eye
- H54.41 Blindness, right eye, normal vision left eye
- H54.413 Blindness, right eye, category 3
- H54.413A Blindness right eye category 3, normal vision left eye
- H54.414 Blindness, right eye, category 4
- H54.414A Blindness right eye category 4, normal vision left eye
- H54.415 Blindness, right eye, category 5
- H54.415A Blindness right eye category 5, normal vision left eye
- H54.42 Blindness, left eye, normal vision right eye
- H54.42A Blindness, left eye, category 3-5
- H54.42A3 Blindness left eye category 3, normal vision right eye
- H54.42A4 Blindness left eye category 4, normal vision right eye
- H54.42A5 Blindness left eye category 5, normal vision right eye
- H54.5 Low vision, one eye
- H54.50 Low vision, one eye, unspecified eye
- H54.51 Low vision, right eye, normal vision left eye
- H54.511 Low vision, right eye, category 1-2
- H54.511A Low vision right eye category 1, normal vision left eye
- H54.512A Low vision right eye category 2, normal vision left eye
- H54.52 Low vision, left eye, normal vision right eye
- H54.52A Low vision, left eye, category 1-2
- H54.52A1 Low vision left eye category 1, normal vision right eye
- H54.52A2 Low vision left eye category 2, normal vision right eye
- H54.6 Unqualified visual loss, one eye
- H54.60 Unqualified visual loss, one eye, unspecified
- H54.61 Unqualified visual loss, right eye, normal vision left eye
- H54.62 Unqualified visual loss, left eye, normal vision right eye
- H54.7 Unspecified visual loss
- H54.8 Legal blindness, as defined in USA
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to H54 ICD10 Code:
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
H54 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about H54 ICD 10 code
What is vision impairment?
Vision impairment is the loss of vision. It includes blindness, which means that you have lost all or most of your sight. It also includes low vision, which means you have some vision, but the vision loss makes it hard to do everyday activities. You may have trouble reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV. Low vision can't be fixed with glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery.
What causes vision impairment?
Aging doesn't cause vision loss on its own. But many diseases that are more common in older adults can cause it. The leading causes of low vision and blindness in the United States are age-related eye diseases such as macular degeneration, cataracts, and glaucoma. Other eye disorders, eye injuries, and birth defects can also cause vision loss.
How is vision impairment diagnosed?
Vision impairment is diagnosed with a dilated eye exam. Early warning signs of a vision problem can include not being able to see well enough to:
- Do everyday tasks like reading and driving
- Recognize people's faces
- Tell the difference between colors
- See the television or computer screen clearly
You can have these symptoms even though you are wearing glasses or contacts.
What are the types of low vision?
There are several types of low vision. Which type you have depends on the condition that caused your low vision.
Common types of low vision include:
- Central vision loss (not being able to see things in the center of your vision)
- Peripheral (side) vision loss (not being able to see things out of the corners of your eyes)
- Night blindness (not being able to see in low light)
- Blurry or hazy vision
What are the treatments for low vision?
Low vision is permanent. Glasses, medicine, and surgery can't cure low vision. But sometimes they can improve your vision, help you do everyday activities more easily, or keep your remaining vision.
Your treatment options will depend on the condition that caused your low vision. Ask your eye doctor which treatments might help you. They may recommend vision aids or vision rehabilitation, which might make everyday activities easier.
Vision rehabilitation teaches you how to live with your vision loss. It may include:
- Showing you how to use a magnifying device or screen readers for reading
- Helping you set up your home so you can move around more easily
- Employment and job training
- Assistive devices, like lighting and reading stands
Your provider may suggest other resources, such as transportation and household services, to help you cope with your vision loss.
How can I make the most of my remaining sight?
The sooner vision loss or eye disease is found and treated, the greater your chances of keeping your remaining vision. Whatever the cause, lost vision cannot be restored. But it can be managed. A loss of vision means you may have to reorganize your life and learn new ways of doing things. Your provider may make suggestions to help make life easier. These may include:
If you have some vision:
- Visual aids such as magnifiers
- Telescopic glasses or monoculars for seeing distance
- Large print books
- Clocks with larger numbers
- Brighter lights
- Anti-glare sunglasses or glare shields
If you have no vision (blindness):
- Devices like text-reading software and braille books
Can vision impairment be prevented?
You can help take care of your vision by:
- Having regular comprehensive eye exams by an eye care professional
- Wearing sunglasses and protective eyewear to protect your eyes
- Making lifestyle changes to lower your risk of health conditions that can cause vision problems:
- Getting regular physical activity
- Staying at a healthy weight
- Quitting smoking (or not starting)
- Eating a healthy diet
NIH: National Eye Institute
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