2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H53.459Other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H53-H54›H53

ICD-10-CM H53.459
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H53.459 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026). In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Blindness and vision defects.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H53.459
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye
Short Description
Other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
H53.45
Other localized visual field defect

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH53-H54Visual disturbances and blindness
CategoryH53Visual disturbances
This CodeH53.459Other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Absolute scotoma
  • Central blindness
  • Central island of vision
  • Concentric fading of visual field
  • Concentric visual field constriction
  • Decreased peripheral vision
  • Fortification spectra
  • Isolated peripheral scotoma
  • Lights or colors in visual field
  • Local peripheral scotoma
  • Localized visual field defect
  • Mild constriction of peripheral visual field
  • Moderate constriction of peripheral visual field
  • Nasal step visual field defect
  • Peripheral ring scotoma
  • Peripheral scotoma
  • Physiologic scotoma
  • Relative scotoma
  • Ring scotoma
  • Severe constriction of peripheral visual field
  • Shapes in visual field
  • Tunnel visual field constriction
  • Visual field constriction

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR EYE010
Blindness and vision defects
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

Vision Impairment and Blindness

Vision impairment is the loss of vision. It includes blindness, which means that you have lost all or most of your sight. It also includes low vision, which means you have some vision, but the vision loss makes it hard to do everyday activities. You may have trouble reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV.

The full article covers:

  • What is vision impairment?
  • What causes vision impairment?
  • How is vision impairment diagnosed?
  • What are the types of low vision?
  • What are the treatments for low vision?
  • How can I make the most of my remaining sight?
  • Can vision impairment be prevented?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Convert H53.459 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
368.44 Visual field defect NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H53.459Overview

Is H53.459 (Other localized visual field defect) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H53.459?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other localized visual field defect, unspecified eye converts to ICD-9-CM 368.44 (visual field defect NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.