H53.142Billable

Visual discomfort, left eye

Chapter: 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Category: H53
Effective date: October 1, 2026

Related codes in category H53

H53Visual disturbances H53.0Amblyopia ex anopsia H53.00Unspecified amblyopia H53.001Unspecified amblyopia, right eyeYes H53.002Unspecified amblyopia, left eyeYes H53.003Unspecified amblyopia, bilateralYes H53.009Unspecified amblyopia, unspecified eyeYes H53.01Deprivation amblyopia H53.011Deprivation amblyopia, right eyeYes H53.012Deprivation amblyopia, left eyeYes H53.013Deprivation amblyopia, bilateralYes H53.019Deprivation amblyopia, unspecified eyeYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code H53.142?

H53.142 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Visual discomfort, left eye.

Is H53.142 a billable code?

Yes. H53.142 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is H53.142 in?

H53.142 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.

When did H53.142 become effective?

H53.142 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to H53.142?

H53.142 belongs to category H53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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