ICD-10-CM Code H54.3
Unqualified visual loss, both eyes
BILLABLE
|
ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.H54.3 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of unqualified visual loss, both eyes. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Coding Notes for H54.3 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
-
Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Visual impairment category 9 in both eyes.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye with MCC.
- DRG Group #124-125 - Other disorders of the eye without MCC.
Coding Advice SNOMET-CT
- Consider additional code to identify specific condition or disease
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'H54.3 - Unqualified visual loss, both eyes'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code H54.3. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
Unqualified visual loss, both eyes
(exact match)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 369.3 was previously used, H54.3 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: H54 - Blindness and low vision