H53.43
Sector or arcuate defects
Applicable To
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Arcuate scotoma
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Bjerrum scotoma
Clinical Information
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A localized defect in the visual field bordered by an area of normal vision. This occurs with a variety of eye diseases e.g., retinal diseases and glaucoma), optic nerve diseases, and other conditions.
Details
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H53.43 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H53.43 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H53.43 – other international versions of ICD-10 H53.43 may differ.