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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Photophobia

H53.14

Visual discomfort

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Photophobia”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding Photophobia

The ICD-10-CM code for Photophobia is H53.14 (Visual discomfort).

Within H53.1 (subjective visual disturbances), H53.14 is specifically for visual discomfort. Related codes cover unspecified subjective visual disturbances (H53.10), day blindness (H53.11), transient visual loss (H53.12), sudden visual loss (H53.13), visual distortions of shape and size (H53.15), Psychophysical visual disturbances (H53.16) and other subjective visual disturbances (H53.19).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H53.141 (right eye), H53.142 (left eye), H53.143 (bilateral) and H53.149 (unspecified).

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 Photophobia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Photophobia?

H53.14 — Visual discomfort (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H53.14 billable?

No. H53.14 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.