ICD-10-CM H53.5: Color vision deficiencies

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for H53.5

Color vision deficiencies

Coding Notes & Guidelines for H53.5

Excludes2: Not Included Here

day blindness (H53.11)

Inclusion Terms

Color blindness

Inclusion Terms

Color blindness NOS

Inclusion Terms

Deuteranopia

Inclusion Terms

Protanopia

Inclusion Terms

Tritanopia

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code H53.5 (Color vision deficiencies)

ICD-10-CM code H53.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM H53.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about H53.5 - Color vision deficiencies. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Color vision deficiencies.