H54.42A3
BillableBlindness left eye category 3, normal vision right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Complete blindness in the left eye with normal vision in the right eye, representing severe vision loss affecting the left side.
Coding Tips
- •Verify that blindness is specifically in the left eye and right eye has normal vision to ensure correct code selection
- •The 'A' suffix indicates initial encounter; adjust based on whether this is a new diagnosis or follow-up visit
Code Hierarchy
└H54Blindness and low vision└H54.4Blindness, one eye└H54.42Blindness, left eye, normal vision right eye└H54.42ABlindness, left eye, category 3-5└H54.42A3Blindness left eye category 3, normal vision right eye
└H54.42A3Blindness left eye category 3, normal vision right eye