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ICD-10 Code H53.2: Diplopia
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents diplopia in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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H53-H54Visual disturbances and blindness
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H53Visual disturbances
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Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Double vision
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Ophthalmologist
Related codes
H53.0Amblyopia ex anopsiacategoryH53.1Subjective visual disturbancescategoryH53.3Other and unspecified disorders of binocular visioncategoryH53.4Visual field defectscategoryH53.5Color vision deficienciescategoryH53.6Night blindnesscategoryH53.7Vision sensitivity deficienciescategoryH53.8Other visual disturbancescodeH53.9Unspecified visual disturbancecode
Sibling codes
H53.0Amblyopia ex anopsiaH53.1Subjective visual disturbancesH53.3Other and unspecified disorders of binocular visionH53.4Visual field defectsH53.5Color vision deficienciesH53.6Night blindnessH53.7Vision sensitivity deficienciesH53.8Other visual disturbancesbillableH53.9Unspecified visual disturbancebillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
CPT 95937high
NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTION TESTING (REPETITIVE STIMULATION, PAIRED STIMULI), EACH NERVE, ANY 1 METHOD
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95907high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 1-2 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95912high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 11-12 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95913high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 13 OR MORE STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95908high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 3-4 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 95909high
NERVE CONDUCTION STUDIES; 5-6 STUDIES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 246655008high
Binocular diplopia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 24982008high
Diplopia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1260351002high
Functional diplopia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 251756006high
Heteronymous diplopia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 251755005high
Homonymous diplopia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 251758007high
Incongruous diplopia
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
H53.2
Common synonyms
Diplopia
Frequently asked questions
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