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H54.5

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Low vision, one eye

Use a more specific code (1 billable, 2 non-billable)
H54.50Low vision, one eye, unspecified eyeH54.51Low vision, right eye, normal vision left eyehas subcodesH54.52Low vision, left eye, normal vision right eyehas subcodes
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Visual impairment categories 1 or 2 in one eye [normal vision in other eye].
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H53-H54Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)
H54Blindness and low vision
H54.5Low vision, one eyeNot billable
H54.50Low vision, one eye, unspecified eyeBillable
H54.51Low vision, right eye, normal vision left eyeSubcodes
H54.52Low vision, left eye, normal vision right eyeSubcodes

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H54.5:

categoryH54
Blindness and low vision
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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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