H53.0
Non-billableAmblyopia ex anopsia
H53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Amblyopia ex anopsia. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H53.00 for billing.
H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAmblyopia, or "lazy eye," is the most common cause of visual impairment in children. It happens when an eye fails to work properly with the brain. The eye may look normal, but the brain favors the other eye. In some cases, it can affect both eyes. Causes include: Strabismus - a disorder in which the two eyes don't line up in the same direction Refractive error in an eye - when one eye cannot focus as well as the…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •amblyopia due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code H53.0?
- H53.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Amblyopia ex anopsia". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
- Is H53.0 a billable code?
- No — H53.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H53.00) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of H53.0?
- H53.0 has 5 more specific child codes, including H53.00, H53.01, H53.02.
- What is excluded from H53.0?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): amblyopia due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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