H53.11 – Day blindness

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H53.11

Code: H53.11 (claims format: H5311)
Description: Day blindness
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › H53.1

Notes for H53.11

Applicable to:

Hemeralopia

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H53.1 – Subjective visual disturbances

Excludes1 (not coded here):

subjective visual disturbances due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
visual hallucinations (R44.1)

Index terms for H53.11

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in H53.1

H53.10 – Unspecified subjective visual disturbancesBillable
H53.12 – Transient visual lossHeader
H53.13 – Sudden visual lossHeader
H53.14 – Visual discomfortHeader
H53.15 – Visual distortions of shape and sizeBillable
H53.16 – Psychophysical visual disturbancesBillable
H53.19 – Other subjective visual disturbancesBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.11?

H53.11 is the ICD-10-CM code for day blindness, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).

Is H53.11 a billable code?

Yes. H53.11 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H53.11 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.