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H53.51

Billable

Achromatopsia

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

What This Code Means

Complete color blindness, a rare condition where a person cannot see any colors and perceives the world only in shades of gray.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a rare diagnosis; confirm complete absence of color perception rather than partial color deficiency
  • •Achromatopsia is often congenital; document whether this is inherited or acquired

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