Blindness left eye category 5, normal vision right eye

This code signifies complete blindness in the left eye, classified as category 5, while the right eye maintains normal visual acuity. It indicates a severe monocular visual impairment where the patient has no light perception in the affected eye.

Apply this code when documentation clearly states the patient has no light perception in the left eye and normal vision in the right eye. This is typically used for patients with a history of severe trauma, disease, or congenital conditions leading to complete vision loss in one eye.

• Ensure the documentation specifies "no light perception" for the left eye to justify category 5 blindness.
• Verify the visual acuity of the right eye is explicitly documented as "normal vision."
• Do not use this code if the left eye has any residual vision, even if severely impaired; instead, select a code reflecting partial blindness.