H53 ICD-10-CM Code: Visual disturbances
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
H53Visual disturbances
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where H53 sits
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Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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Section
Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)
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Category H53
Visual disturbances
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Code H53
Visual disturbances
More specific choices
Codes under H53
H53 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
H53.0Amblyopia ex anopsia
H53.1Subjective visual disturbances
H53.2Diplopia
H53.3Other and unspecified disorders of binocular vision
H53.4Visual field defects
H53.5Color vision deficiencies
H53.6Night blindness
H53.7Vision sensitivity deficiencies
H53.8Other visual disturbances
H53.9Unspecified visual disturbance
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for H53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H53.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H53.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H53 mean?
H53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Visual disturbances.”
Is H53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H53 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is H53 located in ICD-10-CM?
H53 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54) (H53–H54), under category H53, Visual disturbances.
What coding notes are listed for H53?
No inclusion terms are listed for H53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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