H53.482
BillableGeneralized contraction of visual field, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where the visual field (the area a person can see) becomes progressively narrower in the left eye, affecting peripheral vision.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as left eye only; if bilateral, use H53.483 instead
- •Distinguish from other visual field defects by confirming the contraction is generalized rather than localized to specific areas
Code Hierarchy
└H53Visual disturbances└H53.4Visual field defects└H53.48Generalized contraction of visual field└H53.482Generalized contraction of visual field, left eye
└H53.482Generalized contraction of visual field, left eye