Blindness r eye category 3, low vision left eye category 1

This code signifies a patient presenting with severe visual impairment in the right eye, classified as blindness category 3, and mild visual impairment in the left eye, classified as low vision category 1. This combination indicates a significant disparity in visual acuity between the two eyes, with the right eye having more profound vision loss.

Apply this code when documentation clearly specifies blindness category 3 in the right eye and low vision category 1 in the left eye, based on the WHO classification of visual impairment. This is typically used for patients undergoing ophthalmological evaluations, vision rehabilitation, or when assessing eligibility for disability services related to visual impairment.

• Ensure the medical record explicitly states the laterality (right and left eye) and the specific visual impairment categories (blindness category 3, low vision category 1).
• Do not use this code if the visual impairment categories or laterality differ, or if only one eye's impairment is documented.
• Consider sequencing this code after any underlying ocular conditions causing the vision loss, if applicable.