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H55.03

Billable

Visual deprivation nystagmus

H55.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for Visual deprivation nystagmus. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H55.0
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

When you look at an object, you're using several muscles to move both eyes to focus on it. If you have a problem with the muscles, the eyes don't work properly. There are many kinds of eye movement disorders. Two common ones are: Strabismus - a disorder in which the two eyes don't line up in the same direction. This results in "crossed eyes" or "walleye." Nystagmus - fast, uncontrollable movements of the eyes,…

Read more about Eye Movement Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H55.03?
H55.03 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Visual deprivation nystagmus". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H55.03 a billable code?
Yes — H55.03 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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