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H53.433

Billable

Sector or arcuate defects, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A condition where there are missing areas in the peripheral vision in a wedge or arc shape affecting both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies bilateral involvement before assigning this code
  • •This code is often associated with glaucoma; check for related diagnoses

Code Hierarchy

└H53Visual disturbances└H53.4Visual field defects└H53.43Sector or arcuate defects└H53.433Sector or arcuate defects, bilateral
└H53.433Sector or arcuate defects, bilateral

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