H53.6

Non-billable

Night blindness

H53.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for Night blindness. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H53.60 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H53
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.6?
H53.6 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Night blindness". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H53.6 a billable code?
No — H53.6 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H53.60) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H53.6?
H53.6 has 5 more specific child codes, including H53.60, H53.61, H53.62.
What is excluded from H53.6?
Excludes1 (not coded here): night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5).

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

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