Question 1

Is H53 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H53 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H53 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H53 represents Visual disturbances. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H53 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H53 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H53?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H53 is section:H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness (H53-H54)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

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Notes1Additional information

Is H53 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H53 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H53 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H53?