H53.03

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Strabismic amblyopia

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • strabismus (H50.-)
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H53-H54Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)
H53Visual disturbances
H53.0Amblyopia ex anopsia
H53.03Strabismic amblyopiaNot billable
H53.031Strabismic amblyopia, right eyeBillable
H53.032Strabismic amblyopia, left eyeBillable
H53.033Strabismic amblyopia, bilateralBillable
H53.039Strabismic amblyopia, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H53.03:

subcategoryH53.0
Amblyopia ex anopsia
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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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