H53.5Header code — not billable
Color vision deficiencies
- 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 H53.5?
H53.5 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Color vision deficiencies.
Is H53.5 a billable code?
No. H53.5 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H53.5 in?
H53.5 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H53.5 become effective?
H53.5 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H53.5?
H53.5 belongs to category H53, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.