H53.72 Impaired contrast sensitivity

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

MS-DRG index

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

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 368.8 Other specified visual disturbances (approximate)

Diagnosis Index entries for H53.72

• Sensitive, sensitivity › visual › impaired contrast

Nearby codes

• H53.62 Acquired night blindness
• H53.63 Congenital night blindness
• H53.69 Other night blindness
• H53.7 Vision sensitivity deficiencies
• H53.71 Glare sensitivity
• H53.72 Impaired contrast sensitivity (this code)
• H53.8 Other visual disturbances
• H53.9 Unspecified visual disturbance