H53.143 – Visual discomfort, bilateral

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code H53.143
Code
H53.143 (claims format: H53143)
Description
Visual discomfort, bilateral
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):
  • subjective visual disturbances due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
  • visual hallucinations (R44.1)

H53.14 – Visual discomfort

Applicable to:
  • Asthenopia
  • Photophobia

Related codes in H53.14

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.143?

H53.143 is the ICD-10-CM code for visual discomfort, bilateral, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).

Is H53.143 a billable code?

Yes. H53.143 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does H53.143 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.