U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

H54 ICD-10-CM Code: Blindness and low vision

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

H54

Blindness and low vision

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where H54 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 7

    Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

  2. 2

    Section

    Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)

  3. 3

    Category H54

    Blindness and low vision

  4. 4

    Code H54

    Blindness and low vision

More specific choices

Codes under H54

H54 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

H54.0

Blindness, both eyes

H54.1

Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye

H54.2

Low vision, both eyes

H54.3

Unqualified visual loss, both eyes

H54.4

Blindness, one eye

H54.5

Low vision, one eye

H54.6

Unqualified visual loss, one eye

H54.7

Unspecified visual loss

H54.8

Legal blindness, as defined in USA

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for H54.

Code first

  • any associated underlying cause of the blindness

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H54.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • amaurosis fugax (G45.3)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for H54.

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Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H54 mean?

H54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Blindness and low vision.”

Is H54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. H54 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 H54 located in ICD-10-CM?

H54 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54) (H53–H54), under category H54, Blindness and low vision.

What coding notes are listed for H54?

No inclusion terms are listed for H54 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: any associated underlying cause of the blindness. Excludes1 notes: amaurosis fugax (G45.3). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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