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H54.6

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Unqualified visual loss, one eye

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
H54.60Unqualified visual loss, one eye, unspecifiedH54.61Unqualified visual loss, right eye, normal vision left eyeH54.62Unqualified visual loss, left eye, normal vision right eye
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 category 9 in one eye [normal vision in other eye].
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)
H54Blindness and low vision
H54.6Unqualified visual loss, one eyeNot billable
H54.60Unqualified visual loss, one eye, unspecifiedBillable
H54.61Unqualified visual loss, right eye, normal vision left eyeBillable
H54.62Unqualified visual loss, left eye, normal vision right eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to H54.6:

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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