H53.50

Billable

Unspecified color vision deficiencies

H53.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Unspecified color vision deficiencies. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H53.5
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 NOS

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.50?
H53.50 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Unspecified color vision deficiencies". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H53.50 a billable code?
Yes — H53.50 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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