H53.14
Applicable To
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Asthenopia
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Photophobia
Clinical Information
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A condition in which the eyes are more sensitive than normal to light.
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A disorder characterized by fear and avoidance of light.
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Abnormal sensitivity to light. This may occur as a manifestation of eye diseases; migraine; subarachnoid hemorrhage; meningitis; and other disorders. Photophobia may also occur in association with depression and other mental disorders.
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Fear and avoidance of light. It can be the result of anxiety about the eyes, photosensitivity, or photalgia.
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Seeing functions of sensing a minimum amount of light light minimum), and the minimum difference in intensity light difference.)
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Term generally used to describe complaints related to refractive error, ocular muscle imbalance, including pain or aching around the eyes, burning and itchiness of the eyelids, ocular fatigue, and headaches.
Details
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H53.14 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 H53.14 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H53.14 – other international versions of ICD-10 H53.14 may differ.