H53.142 – Visual discomfort, left eye
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness
ICD-10-CM code
H53.142
- Code
H53.142(claims format:H53142)- Description
- Visual discomfort, left eye
- 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 › H53.14
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):
H53.14 – Visual discomfort
Applicable to:
- Asthenopia
- Photophobia
Related codes in H53.14
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H53.142?
H53.142 is the ICD-10-CM code for visual discomfort, left eye, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
Is H53.142 a billable code?
Yes. H53.142 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H53.142 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.