Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H54.52A1 is the diagnosis code for Low vision left eye category 1, normal vision right eye. This code falls under the section "Visual disturbances and blindness" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H54.52A1 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H54.52A1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H54.52A1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Low vision left eye category 1, normal vision right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H54.52A1 is H54.52A ("Low vision, left eye, category 1-2"). H54.52A1 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H54.52A1 is located in Section H53-H54 — "Visual disturbances and blindness" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H54.52A1 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Low vision left eye category 1, normal vision right eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Low vision left eye category 1, normal vision right eye is H54.52A1.
Yes, H54.52A1 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H54.52A1 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H54.52A1 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.