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H53.1

Non-billable

Subjective visual disturbances

H53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for Subjective visual disturbances. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H53.10 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H53
Subcodes
8
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •subjective visual disturbances due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
  • •visual hallucinations (R44.1)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.1?
H53.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Subjective visual disturbances". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H53.1 a billable code?
No — H53.1 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H53.10) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H53.1?
H53.1 has 8 more specific child codes, including H53.10, H53.11, H53.12.
What is excluded from H53.1?
Excludes1 (not coded here): subjective visual disturbances due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5); visual hallucinations (R44.1).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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