ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H53.6
Night blindness
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H53.6
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
night blindness due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H53.6 (Night blindness)
ICD-10-CM code H53.6 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 H53.6 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H53.6 - Night blindness. 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 Night blindness.