Blindness right eye category 3, normal vision left eye

This code signifies a severe visual impairment in the right eye, classified as category 3 blindness, while the left eye maintains normal visual acuity. Category 3 blindness typically corresponds to severe low vision, with best-corrected visual acuity worse than 20/400 to no light perception.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates profound vision loss in the right eye, meeting the criteria for category 3 blindness, and the left eye is explicitly noted as having normal vision. This is often seen in cases of unilateral ocular trauma, advanced unilateral glaucoma, or optic neuropathy affecting only the right eye.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "right eye" and "category 3 blindness" for accurate assignment.
• Do not use this code if both eyes are affected or if the left eye has any degree of visual impairment.
• Verify the laterality and the specific category of blindness; codes for other categories or bilateral involvement exist.