H53.3 – Other and unspecified disorders of binocular vision

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H53.3

Code: H53.3 (claims format: H533)
Description: Other and unspecified disorders of binocular vision
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

Billable codes under H53.3

H53.3 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H53.30 – Unspecified disorder of binocular visionBillable
H53.31 – Abnormal retinal correspondenceBillable
H53.32 – Fusion with defective stereopsisBillable
H53.33 – Simultaneous visual perception without fusionBillable
H53.34 – Suppression of binocular visionBillable

Related codes in H53

H53.0 – Amblyopia ex anopsiaHeader
H53.1 – Subjective visual disturbancesHeader
H53.2 – DiplopiaBillable
H53.4 – Visual field defectsHeader
H53.5 – Color vision deficienciesHeader
H53.6 – Night blindnessHeader
H53.7 – Vision sensitivity deficienciesHeader
H53.8 – Other visual disturbancesBillable
H53.9 – Unspecified visual disturbanceBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.3?

H53.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for other and unspecified disorders of binocular vision, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).

Is H53.3 a billable code?

No. H53.3 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H53.3 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.