H52.13 — Myopia, bilateral

H52.13

ICD-10 Chapter 7: Eye & Adnexa — illustrative image — Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00–H59) — illustrative image

What this code means

Myopia (short-sightedness) of both eyes: near objects are clear but distant objects are blurred.

Also called: myopia, nearsightedness, short sight.

When this code is used

Used for myopia, bilateral.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H52.13 belongs to Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa, which covers codes H00–H59 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10-CM code H52.13?

H52.13 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Myopia, bilateral”. Myopia (short-sightedness) of both eyes: near objects are clear but distant objects are blurred.

When is code H52.13 used?

Used for myopia, bilateral. It belongs to Chapter 7 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the eye and adnexa).

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