ICD-10-CM · FY 2026 APRIL UPDATE
H53.1
Subjective visual disturbances
Diagnosis reference
Nonbillable categoryThis entry is a category or subcategory. Choose the appropriate billable descendant based on the clinical documentation.
Effective periodOctober 1, 2026–September 30, 2027
SourceCMS ICD-10-CM order file
ClassificationDiagnosis · clinical modification
Related entries
Up to 30 descendants in this category
| CODE | DESCRIPTION | TYPE |
|---|---|---|
| H53.10 | Unspecified subjective visual disturbances | Billable |
| H53.11 | Day blindness | Billable |
| H53.12 | Transient visual loss | Category |
| H53.121 | Transient visual loss, right eye | Billable |
| H53.122 | Transient visual loss, left eye | Billable |
| H53.123 | Transient visual loss, bilateral | Billable |
| H53.129 | Transient visual loss, unspecified eye | Billable |
| H53.13 | Sudden visual loss | Category |
| H53.131 | Sudden visual loss, right eye | Billable |
| H53.132 | Sudden visual loss, left eye | Billable |
| H53.133 | Sudden visual loss, bilateral | Billable |
| H53.139 | Sudden visual loss, unspecified eye | Billable |
| H53.14 | Visual discomfort | Category |
| H53.141 | Visual discomfort, right eye | Billable |
| H53.142 | Visual discomfort, left eye | Billable |
| H53.143 | Visual discomfort, bilateral | Billable |
| H53.149 | Visual discomfort, unspecified | Billable |
| H53.15 | Visual distortions of shape and size | Billable |
| H53.16 | Psychophysical visual disturbances | Billable |
| H53.19 | Other subjective visual disturbances | Billable |
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