H53.421Billable
Scotoma of blind spot area, right eye
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H53
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H53
H53Visual disturbancesH53.0Amblyopia ex anopsiaH53.00Unspecified amblyopiaH53.001Unspecified amblyopia, right eyeYesH53.002Unspecified amblyopia, left eyeYesH53.003Unspecified amblyopia, bilateralYesH53.009Unspecified amblyopia, unspecified eyeYesH53.01Deprivation amblyopiaH53.011Deprivation amblyopia, right eyeYesH53.012Deprivation amblyopia, left eyeYesH53.013Deprivation amblyopia, bilateralYesH53.019Deprivation amblyopia, unspecified eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H53.421?
H53.421 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Scotoma of blind spot area, right eye.
Is H53.421 a billable code?
Yes. H53.421 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H53.421 in?
H53.421 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H53.421 become effective?
H53.421 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H53.421?
H53.421 belongs to category H53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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