H53.60

What This Code Means

Difficulty seeing in low light or darkness without a known specific cause. The patient experiences reduced vision at night but the exact reason is not documented.

Coding Tips

• •Use this code only when the specific type of night blindness cannot be determined or is not documented
• •If a specific cause is identified (acquired, abnormal adaptation curve), use the more specific codes H53.61, H53.62, or H53.69 instead