H54.2X – Low vision, both eyes, different category levels

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code H54.2X

Code: H54.2X (claims format: H542X)
Description: Low vision, both eyes, different category levels
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: H54 › H54.2

Billable codes under H54.2X

H54.2X is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

H54.2X1 – Low vision, right eye, category 1Header (more codes below)
H54.2X2 – Low vision, right eye, category 2Header (more codes below)

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

H54 – Blindness and low vision

Excludes1 (not coded here):

amaurosis fugax (G45.3)

Code first:

any associated underlying cause of the blindness

Notes:

For definition of visual impairment categories see table below

H54.2 – Low vision, both eyes

Applicable to:

Visual impairment categories 1 or 2 in both eyes.

Index terms for H54.2X

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Low, vision

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H54.2X?

H54.2X is the ICD-10-CM code for low vision, both eyes, different category levels, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).

Is H54.2X a billable code?

No. H54.2X is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does H54.2X belong to?

It belongs to category H54 – Blindness and low vision.

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.