Blindness r eye category 4, low vision left eye category 1

This code signifies a patient presenting with complete blindness in their right eye, classified as Category 4, and significantly impaired vision in their left eye, categorized as low vision Category 1. This indicates a severe visual impairment affecting both eyes, with the right eye being non-functional and the left eye having substantial but not complete vision loss.

Use this code when documentation clearly states total blindness in the right eye and low vision (Category 1) in the left eye. This is appropriate for patients diagnosed with these specific levels of bilateral visual impairment, often following ophthalmological examination and visual acuity testing.

• Ensure the documentation specifies the category of blindness/low vision for each eye, not just "blindness" or "low vision."
• Verify laterality carefully; this code is specific to right eye blindness and left eye low vision.
• Do not confuse with codes for unspecified blindness or low vision, or codes where the categories of impairment differ.