H54 – Blindness and low vision
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Visual disturbances and blindness
ICD-10-CM code
H54
- Code
H54(claims format:H54)- Description
- Blindness and low 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
Billable codes under H54
H54 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H54.0 – Blindness, both eyesHeader (more codes below)
- H54.1 – Blindness, one eye, low vision other eyeHeader (more codes below)
- H54.2 – Low vision, both eyesHeader (more codes below)
- H54.3 – Unqualified visual loss, both eyesBillable
- H54.4 – Blindness, one eyeHeader (more codes below)
- H54.5 – Low vision, one eyeHeader (more codes below)
- H54.6 – Unqualified visual loss, one eyeHeader (more codes below)
- H54.7 – Unspecified visual lossBillable
- H54.8 – Legal blindness, as defined in USABillable
Notes for H54
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
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H54?
H54 is the ICD-10-CM code for blindness and low vision, in the block H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
Is H54 a billable code?
No. H54 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.