ICD-10 H53.143
Billable / SpecificVisual discomfort, bilateral
About ICD-10-CM H53.143
ICD-10-CM code H53.143 represents Visual discomfort, bilateral. This is a billable/specific code in the Eye and Adnexa chapter (block H53). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM H53.143 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for H53.143
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list H53.143 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing H53.143.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with H53.143
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert H53.143 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| H53.143 | 36813 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To H53.143
Other codes in section H53-H54 (Visual disturbances and blindness).
ICD-10 H53.143, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code H53.143 billable? +
Yes, H53.143 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does H53.143 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, H53.143 maps to ICD-9 codes: 36813. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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