Blindness and low vision
Chapter 7:Diseases of the eye and adnexa
ICD-10 H54 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of blindness and low vision.
The ICD-10 Level 1 Category code H54 encompasses various conditions related to blindness and low vision, which are significant public health concerns affecting individuals' quality of life. This category includes complete blindness, low vision, and visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard glasses or contact lenses. Conditions covered under H54 may arise from a variety of causes, including congenital disorders, age-related diseases such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and traumatic injuries. The clinical significance of accurately coding H54 lies in its implications for patient management, rehabilitation services, and the need for specialized care to enhance the quality of life for affected individuals.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
H54 includes complete blindness, low vision, and various degrees of visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard lenses. It covers conditions such as congenital blindness, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other ocular diseases leading to significant vision loss.
H54 codes should be used when documenting a patient's visual impairment or blindness. It is important to use these codes when the patient's vision loss impacts their daily functioning and requires specialized care or rehabilitation services.
Documentation for H54 should include a comprehensive assessment of the patient's visual acuity, the underlying cause of the vision loss, and any functional limitations experienced by the patient. This may involve reports from eye examinations, referrals to specialists, and notes on the impact of vision loss on the patient's daily activities.
