Is H54.8 a billable code?
Yes. H54.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
H54.8: Legal blindness, as defined in USA
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
H54.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for legal blindness, as defined in usa. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in H54 Blindness and low vision
H54.8 questions
What does H54.8 mean?
H54.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Legal blindness, as defined in USA. It is in chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.