ICD Code H53.9

ICD code H53.9 is unspecified visual disturbance, used when a patient has vision problems that are not defined or specified in more detail.

1. Patient reports visual disturbances without a clear or specific diagnosis

2. Symptoms include blurred vision, double vision, or other unspecified changes in sight

3. No definitive cause identified after clinical evaluation

4. Visual symptoms are not attributable to a more specific ophthalmologic or neurologic condition

5. Documentation lacks sufficient detail to assign a more precise visual disturbance code

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code H53.9 include:

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

- 92004: Ophthalmological services; comprehensive, new patient

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

- 92014: Ophthalmological services; comprehensive, established patient

- 99202–99205: Office or other outpatient visit, new patient

- 99212–99215: Office or other outpatient visit, established patient

- 92250: Fundus photography with interpretation and report

- 92083: Visual field examination, extended

- 92133: Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, optic nerve

- 92134: Scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging, retina

CPT code selection should be based on the specific services provided and clinical findings associated with ICD code H53.9.

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