H53.6

Night blindness

Diagnosis reference

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
H53.60	Unspecified night blindness	Billable
H53.61	Abnormal dark adaptation curve	Billable
H53.62	Acquired night blindness	Billable
H53.63	Congenital night blindness	Billable
H53.69	Other night blindness	Billable

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