H53.42

Non-billable

Scotoma of blind spot area

H53.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for Scotoma of blind spot area. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H53.421 for billing.

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

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Includes

  • Enlarged blind spot

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.42?
H53.42 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Scotoma of blind spot area". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H53.42 a billable code?
No — H53.42 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H53.421) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H53.42?
H53.42 has 4 more specific child codes, including H53.421, H53.422, H53.423.

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

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