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H53.72

Billable

Impaired contrast sensitivity

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

What This Code Means

Reduced ability to distinguish objects from their background or to see fine details, making it harder to perceive contrast between different areas.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the severity and whether it affects one or both eyes
  • •Correlate with other vision problems and underlying conditions like macular degeneration or diabetic retinopathy

Code Hierarchy

└H53Visual disturbances└H53.7Vision sensitivity deficiencies└H53.72Impaired contrast sensitivity
└H53.72Impaired contrast sensitivity

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