Low vision r eye category 2, blindness left eye category 3

This code signifies a patient presenting with moderate low vision in their right eye, classified as category 2, while simultaneously experiencing severe visual impairment or blindness in their left eye, classified as category 3. This indicates a significant disparity in visual acuity between the two eyes, with the left eye having a more profound loss of vision.

Use this code when documentation clearly specifies the visual acuity for each eye, indicating low vision category 2 for the right eye and blindness category 3 for the left eye, based on the ICD-10-CM visual impairment definitions. This is typically supported by ophthalmological examinations, Snellen chart results, or other standardized visual acuity assessments.

• Ensure the documentation explicitly states the visual impairment category for each eye. Do not assume categories based on general statements of "low vision."
• Verify that the laterality (right eye vs. left eye) is correctly assigned to the respective visual impairment categories.
• This code is highly specific; avoid using less precise codes if the detailed visual impairment categories for both eyes are documented.