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H53.71

Billable

Glare sensitivity

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

What This Code Means

Excessive sensitivity to bright light or glare, causing discomfort or difficulty with vision in bright environments.

Coding Tips

  • •Document whether glare sensitivity is bilateral or unilateral, and any associated conditions
  • •Consider if this is related to cataracts, corneal scarring, or other ocular conditions that should be coded separately

Code Hierarchy

└H53Visual disturbances└H53.7Vision sensitivity deficiencies└H53.71Glare sensitivity
└H53.71Glare sensitivity

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