H53.6 – Night blindness
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness
ICD-10-CM code
H53.6
- Code
H53.6(claims format:H536)- Description
- Night blindness
- 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 H53.6
H53.6 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H53.60 – Unspecified night blindnessBillable
- H53.61 – Abnormal dark adaptation curveBillable
- H53.62 – Acquired night blindnessBillable
- H53.63 – Congenital night blindnessBillable
- H53.69 – Other night blindnessBillable
Notes for H53.6
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
Related codes in H53
- H53.0 – Amblyopia ex anopsiaHeader
- H53.1 – Subjective visual disturbancesHeader
- H53.2 – DiplopiaBillable
- H53.3 – Other and unspecified disorders of binocular visionHeader
- H53.4 – Visual field defectsHeader
- H53.5 – Color vision deficienciesHeader
- H53.7 – Vision sensitivity deficienciesHeader
- H53.8 – Other visual disturbancesBillable
- H53.9 – Unspecified visual disturbanceBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H53.6?
H53.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for night blindness, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
Is H53.6 a billable code?
No. H53.6 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H53.6 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.