H53.009
BillableUnspecified amblyopia, unspecified eye
H53.009 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified amblyopia, unspecified eye. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
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…
Read more about Amblyopia at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
MedlinePlus · NIHPlain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
Look up another ICD-10 code or condition