Legal blindness, as defined in USA

This code signifies a severe visual impairment that meets the legal definition of blindness within the United States, without further specification of the exact level of visual acuity or field loss. It indicates a profound and uncorrectable vision deficit that significantly impacts daily functioning.

Use this code when documentation clearly states "legal blindness" without providing the specific visual acuity or field measurements that would allow for a more precise H54.0-H54.7 code. This is appropriate when the physician's assessment confirms the legal definition but the detailed ophthalmological findings are not available or not explicitly stated in the record.

• Avoid using this code if specific visual acuity or visual field measurements are documented; instead, choose the appropriate H54.0-H54.7 code.
• Ensure the documentation explicitly states "legal blindness" or implies the condition meets the US legal definition.
• This code should not be used in conjunction with codes from H54.0-H54.7, as indicated by the Excludes1 note.