ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for H54.8
Legal blindness, as defined in USA
Coding Notes & Guidelines for H54.8
legal blindness with specification of impairment level (H54.0-H54.7)
Blindness NOS according to USA definition
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code H54.8 (Legal blindness)
ICD-10-CM code H54.8 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 H54.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about H54.8 - Legal blindness, as defined in USA. 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 Legal blindness related to as defined in usa.