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H53.11

Billable

Day blindness

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A rare condition where a person has difficulty seeing in daylight or bright conditions but may see better in dim light.

Coding Tips

  • Day blindness is the opposite of night blindness; ensure documentation clearly indicates daytime vision problems
  • This is a specific diagnosis requiring clear clinical documentation

Code Hierarchy

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