H53.50 – Unspecified color vision deficiencies
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness
ICD-10-CM code
H53.50
- Code
H53.50(claims format:H5350)- Description
- Unspecified color vision deficiencies
- 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 › H53.5
Notes for H53.50
Applicable to:
- Color blindness NOS
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H53.5 – Color vision deficiencies
Applicable to:
- Color blindness
Excludes2 (not included here):
- day blindness (H53.11)
Index terms for H53.50
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H53.5
- H53.51 – AchromatopsiaBillable
- H53.52 – Acquired color vision deficiencyBillable
- H53.53 – DeuteranomalyBillable
- H53.54 – ProtanomalyBillable
- H53.55 – TritanomalyBillable
- H53.59 – Other color vision deficienciesBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H53.50?
H53.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified color vision deficiencies, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
Is H53.50 a billable code?
Yes. H53.50 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H53.50 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.