Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H54.512A is the diagnosis code for Low vision right eye category 2, normal vision left 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 H54.512A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H54.512A is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H54.512A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Low vision right eye category 2, normal vision left eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H54.512A is H54.512 ("Low vision, right eye, category 2"). H54.512A provides a more specific classification within this category.
H54.512A is located in Section H53-H54 — "Visual disturbances and blindness" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H54.512A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Low vision right eye category 2, normal vision left 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 right eye category 2, normal vision left eye is H54.512A.
Yes, H54.512A can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H54.512A is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H54.512A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.