H53.8 — Other visual disturbances

H53.8

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

What this code means

Other visual disturbances include blurred vision, halos, flashes or other changes not classified elsewhere.

Also called: visual disturbance, blurred vision.

When this code is used

Used for other visual disturbances.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code H53.8 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 H53.8?

H53.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other visual disturbances”. Other visual disturbances include blurred vision, halos, flashes or other changes not classified elsewhere.

When is code H53.8 used?

Used for other visual disturbances. It belongs to Chapter 7 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the eye and adnexa).

This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.