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H53.42

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Scotoma of blind spot area

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H53.421Scotoma of blind spot area, right eyeH53.422Scotoma of blind spot area, left eyeH53.423Scotoma of blind spot area, bilateralH53.429Scotoma of blind spot area, unspecified eye
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Enlarged blind spot
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H53-H54Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)
H53Visual disturbances
H53.4Visual field defects
H53.42Scotoma of blind spot areaNot billable
H53.421Scotoma of blind spot area, right eyeBillable
H53.422Scotoma of blind spot area, left eyeBillable
H53.423Scotoma of blind spot area, bilateralBillable
H53.429Scotoma of blind spot area, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H53.42:

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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