H53.42

Scotoma of blind spot area

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Nonbillable category

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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
H53.421	Scotoma of blind spot area, right eye	Billable
H53.422	Scotoma of blind spot area, left eye	Billable
H53.423	Scotoma of blind spot area, bilateral	Billable
H53.429	Scotoma of blind spot area, unspecified eye	Billable

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