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ICD-10 Code H53.50: Unspecified color vision deficiencies
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 unspecified color vision deficiencies 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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H53.5Color vision deficiencies
currentH53.5
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Color blindness NOS
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
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Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Unspecified color vision deficiencies
Frequently asked questions
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