H53.5

Non-billable

Color vision deficiencies

H53.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Color vision deficiencies. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H53.50 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H53
Subcodes
7
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Most of us see our world in color. We enjoy looking at a lush green lawn or a red rose in full bloom. If you have a color vision defect, you may see these colors differently than most people. There are three main kinds of color vision defects. Red-green color vision defects are the most common. This type occurs in men more than in women. The other major types are blue-yellow color vision defects and a complete…

Read more about Color Blindness at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Includes

  • Color blindness

Excludes2 — not included here

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.5?
H53.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Color vision deficiencies". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H53.5 a billable code?
No — H53.5 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H53.50) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H53.5?
H53.5 has 7 more specific child codes, including H53.50, H53.51, H53.52.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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