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H53.12

Non-billable

Transient visual loss

H53.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for Transient visual loss. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H53.121 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H53.1
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Includes

  • •Scintillating scotoma

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •amaurosis fugax (G45.3-)
  • •transient retinal artery occlusion (H34.0-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.12?
H53.12 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Transient visual loss". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H53.12 a billable code?
No — H53.12 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H53.121) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H53.12?
H53.12 has 4 more specific child codes, including H53.121, H53.122, H53.123.
What is excluded from H53.12?
Excludes1 (not coded here): amaurosis fugax (G45.3-); transient retinal artery occlusion (H34.0-).

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

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