H54.512 – Low vision, right eye, category 2
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness
ICD-10-CM code
H54.512
- Code
H54.512(claims format:H54512)- Description
- Low vision, right eye, category 2
- 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 › H54.5 › H54.51
Billable codes under H54.512
H54.512 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
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
H54.5 – Low vision, one eye
Applicable to:
- Visual impairment categories 1 or 2 in one eye [normal vision in other eye].
Related codes in H54.51
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H54.512?
H54.512 is the ICD-10-CM code for low vision, right eye, category 2, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
Is H54.512 a billable code?
No. H54.512 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H54.512 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.