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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for Strabismic amblyopia

H53.03

Strabismic amblyopia

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding Strabismic amblyopia

The ICD-10-CM code for Strabismic amblyopia is H53.03 (Strabismic amblyopia).

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

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: H53.031 (right eye), H53.032 (left eye), H53.033 (bilateral) and H53.039 (unspecified eye).

The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of H53.03, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: strabismus (H50.-).

Common questions about Strabismic amblyopia ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for Strabismic amblyopia?

H53.03 — Strabismic amblyopia (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is H53.03 billable?

No. H53.03 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.