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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Homonymous hemianopia

H53.46

Homonymous bilateral field defects

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Hemianopia, hemianopsia (heteronymous) › homonymous”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Homonymous hemianopia

The ICD-10-CM code for Homonymous hemianopia is H53.46 (Homonymous bilateral field defects).

Within H53.4 (visual field defects), H53.46 is specifically for Homonymous bilateral field defects. Related codes cover unspecified visual field defects (H53.40), Scotoma involving central area (H53.41), Scotoma of blind spot area (H53.42), Sector or arcuate defects (H53.43), other localized visual field defect (H53.45), Heteronymous bilateral field defects (H53.47) and generalized contraction of visual field (H53.48).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H53.461 (right side), H53.462 (left side) and H53.469 (unspecified side).

It has been part of ICD-10-CM since the code set took effect on October 1, 2015 and hasn't changed since.

Common questions about Homonymous hemianopia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Homonymous hemianopia?

H53.46 — Homonymous bilateral field defects (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H53.46 billable?

No. H53.46 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.