H53.00 – Unspecified amblyopia
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness
ICD-10-CM code
H53.00
- Code
H53.00(claims format:H5300)- Description
- Unspecified amblyopia
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H53-H54 Visual disturbances and blindness
- Parent codes
- H53 › H53.0
Billable codes under H53.00
H53.00 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H53.0 – Amblyopia ex anopsia
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- amblyopia due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
Index terms for H53.00
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H53.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H53.00?
H53.00 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified amblyopia, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
Is H53.00 a billable code?
No. H53.00 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H53.00 belong to?
It belongs to category H53 – Visual disturbances.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.