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H53.0

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Amblyopia ex anopsia

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Cannot be coded with H53.0

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

Child Codes (5)

H53.00Unspecified amblyopiaH53.01Deprivation amblyopiaH53.02Refractive amblyopiaH53.03Strabismic amblyopiaH53.04Amblyopia suspect

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Code Information

CodeH53.0
BillableNo — Header code
ParentH53
CategoryDiseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
Excludes11 rule(s)
Excludes20 note(s)
Child codes5

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Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)