ICD Code H53.8

ICD code H53.8 is used to indicate other visual disturbances that do not fall under more specific categories, such as unspecified visual symptoms or unusual changes in vision not otherwise classified.

1. Presence of visual disturbances not classified under more specific codes

2. Symptoms such as visual distortions, visual field defects, or unexplained changes in vision

3. Patient reports of intermittent or persistent visual anomalies

4. Clinical findings of visual impairment without a definitive diagnosis

5. Exclusion of common causes such as refractive errors, cataracts, or retinal diseases

6. Documentation of visual symptoms that do not meet criteria for other specified visual disturbance codes

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H53.8 include:

- 92002: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, new patient, intermediate

- 92004: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, new patient, comprehensive

- 92012: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, established patient, intermediate

- 92014: Ophthalmological services; medical examination and evaluation, established patient, comprehensive

- 92250: Fundus photography with interpretation and report

- 92083: Visual field examination, extended (e.g., Goldmann visual fields)

- 92133: Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral; optic nerve

- 92134: Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, posterior segment, with interpretation and report, unilateral or bilateral; retina

- 99202–99215: Evaluation and management services (office or other outpatient visits, new or established patient)

- 92506: Evaluation of speech, language, voice, communication, and/or auditory processing

CPT code selection should be based on the specific clinical scenario and services rendered for ICD code H53.8.

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