H53.133 Sudden visual loss, bilateral

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026. Acts as a Complication or Comorbidity (CC) as a secondary diagnosis.

Applies from H53.1 Subjective visual disturbances

Excludes1 (never code together)

• subjective visual disturbances due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.5)
• visual hallucinations (R44.1)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 123 in MDC 02.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 368.11 Sudden visual loss (approximate)

Nearby codes

• H53.123 Transient visual loss, bilateral
• H53.129 Transient visual loss, unspecified eye
• H53.13 Sudden visual loss
• H53.131 Sudden visual loss, right eye
• H53.132 Sudden visual loss, left eye
• H53.133 Sudden visual loss, bilateral (this code)
• H53.139 Sudden visual loss, unspecified eye
• H53.14 Visual discomfort
• H53.141 Visual discomfort, right eye
• H53.142 Visual discomfort, left eye
• H53.143 Visual discomfort, bilateral