H53.019 Deprivation amblyopia, unspecified eye

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applies from H53.0 Amblyopia ex anopsia

Excludes1 (never code together)

• amblyopia due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 124-125 in MDC 02.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 368.02 Deprivation amblyopia (approximate)

Nearby codes

• H53.009 Unspecified amblyopia, unspecified eye
• H53.01 Deprivation amblyopia
• H53.011 Deprivation amblyopia, right eye
• H53.012 Deprivation amblyopia, left eye
• H53.013 Deprivation amblyopia, bilateral
• H53.019 Deprivation amblyopia, unspecified eye (this code)
• H53.02 Refractive amblyopia
• H53.021 Refractive amblyopia, right eye
• H53.022 Refractive amblyopia, left eye
• H53.023 Refractive amblyopia, bilateral
• H53.029 Refractive amblyopia, unspecified eye