ICD-10 Code for Hemeralopia
Also indexed as (day blindness)
The ICD-10-CM code for hemeralopia is H53.11 — Day blindness. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for hemeralopia with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Billable
Which hemeralopia code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 2 codes under Hemeralopia. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
By type
| vitamin A deficiency | E50.5 | Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness |
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources