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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.

Official description

H54

Blindness and low vision

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

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

Codes under H54

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

H54.0Blindness, both eyesH54.1Blindness, one eye, low vision other eyeH54.2Low vision, both eyesH54.3Unqualified visual loss, both eyesH54.4Blindness, one eyeH54.5Low vision, one eyeH54.6Unqualified visual loss, one eyeH54.7Unspecified visual lossH54.8Legal blindness, as defined in USA

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.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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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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.