Blindness, one eye, low vision other eye, unspecified eyes

This code signifies a patient presenting with complete vision loss in one eye and significantly impaired vision (low vision) in the contralateral eye. The specific eye affected by blindness and the eye affected by low vision are not documented or are unknown.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states blindness in one eye and low vision in the other, but does not specify which eye has which condition. This is appropriate when the laterality is not determined or is not relevant to the current encounter.

• Do not use if laterality (right vs. left eye) for blindness and low vision is specified; instead, use more specific codes from the H54.1- subcategory.
• Ensure documentation explicitly states "blindness" in one eye and "low vision" in the other, even if laterality is unstated.
• This code indicates a severe bilateral visual impairment, with one eye completely non-functional and the other having significant functional limitations.