Low vision r eye category 1, blindness left eye category 5

This code signifies a bilateral vision impairment where the right eye has low vision, classified as category 1 (mild impairment), and the left eye is blind, classified as category 5 (severe impairment). It indicates a significant disparity in visual acuity between the two eyes, with the left eye having no light perception or only light perception.

Use this code when documentation clearly specifies low vision in the right eye corresponding to WHO category 1 and blindness in the left eye corresponding to WHO category 5. This typically applies to patients with conditions like advanced glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, or macular degeneration affecting each eye differently. Supporting documentation should include visual acuity measurements for both eyes, often expressed as Snellen fractions or equivalent.

• Ensure the laterality and severity categories for each eye are precisely documented to support this specific code.
• Do not use this code if both eyes have the same level of impairment; specific codes exist for bilateral low vision or bilateral blindness.
• Always review the physician's documentation for the specific WHO visual impairment categories assigned to each eye, as these are crucial for accurate coding.