2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H54.0X33Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3

ICD-10-CM Codes›H00–H59›H53-H54›H54

ICD-10-CM H54.0X33
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

H54.0X33 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 124 through 125. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Blindness and vision defects.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
H54.0X33
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3
Short Description
Blindness r eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3
Parent Code
H54.0X3
Blindness right eye, category 3

Code Classification

ChapterH00–H59Diseases of the eye and adnexa
SectionH53-H54Visual disturbances and blindness
CategoryH54Blindness and low vision
This CodeH54.0X33Blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3

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?

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Convert H54.0X33 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
369.00 Both eyes blind-who def
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
369.08 Profound impair both eye
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement H54.0X33 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • H54.0 - Blindness, both eyes
FY 2018AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2017.
FY 2019–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About H54.0X33Overview

Is H54.0X33 (Blindness right eye, category 3) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3 on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does H54.0X33 group to?

When blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3 is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 124, 125, with relative weights from 0.7678 to 1.3231 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of H54.0X33?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, blindness right eye category 3, blindness left eye category 3 converts to ICD-9-CM 369.00 (both eyes blind-who def) and 369.08 (profound impair both eye). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Chronic - a chronic condition code indicates a condition lasting 12 months or longer and its effect on the patient based on one or both of the following criteria:

  • The condition results in the need for ongoing intervention with medical products,treatment, services, and special equipment
  • The condition places limitations on self-care, independent living, and social interactions.