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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for refractive amblyopia

H53.02

Refractive amblyopia

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Amblyopia (congenital) (ex anopsia) (partial) (suppression) › refractive”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding refractive amblyopia

The ICD-10-CM code for refractive amblyopia is H53.02 (Refractive amblyopia).

Within H53.0 (amblyopia ex anopsia), H53.02 is specifically for refractive amblyopia. Related codes cover unspecified amblyopia (H53.00), deprivation amblyopia (H53.01), Strabismic amblyopia (H53.03) and amblyopia suspect (H53.04).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H53.021 (right eye), H53.022 (left eye), H53.023 (bilateral) and H53.029 (unspecified eye).

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 refractive amblyopia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for refractive amblyopia?

H53.02 — Refractive amblyopia (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H53.02 billable?

No. H53.02 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.