Find information on myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer (MRNF), including clinical documentation tips, ICD-10 codes (H47.13), SNOMED CT concepts, differential diagnosis, and common symptoms. Learn about the appropriate medical terminology and coding guidelines for accurate ophthalmology reporting and healthcare billing. This resource covers key aspects of MRNF diagnosis for physicians, coders, and other healthcare professionals.
Also known as
Myelinated nerve fibers
Medullated or myelinated retinal nerve fibers.
Disorders of optic nerve/visual pathways
Includes various optic nerve conditions, not elsewhere classified.
Diseases of the eye and adnexa
Encompasses a broad range of eye and vision-related disorders.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer an incidental finding?
Yes
Code as H47.11, Myelinated nerve fibers, eye
No
Does it cause visual impairment?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Myelinated RNFL |
Retinal Drusen |
Medullated Nerve Fibers |
Coding lacks laterality (right, left, bilateral) leading to claim rejection or inaccurate data reporting for myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer.
Insufficient documentation to support myelinated nerve fiber layer diagnosis, risking coding errors and compliance issues.
Failure to code associated symptoms or manifestations of myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer, impacting reimbursement and data analysis.
Patient presents with complaints possibly related to myelinated retinal nerve fiber layer (MRNF). Symptoms reported include visual field defects such as scotomas, enlarged blind spot, or decreased visual acuity, although many patients are asymptomatic. Fundoscopic examination reveals characteristic feathery, white, opaque patches adjacent to the optic disc, consistent with myelination extending from the retinal nerve fiber layer. These myelinated patches exhibit distinct borders and typically do not obscure underlying retinal vessels. Differential diagnosis includes retinal exudates, cotton wool spots, and other retinal opacities. Optical coherence tomography (OCT) may be utilized to confirm the diagnosis of MRNF and demonstrate thickening of the retinal nerve fiber layer in the affected area. Visual field testing may reveal corresponding defects consistent with the location and extent of myelination. Given the benign and typically nonprogressive nature of MRNF, no specific treatment is indicated. Patient education regarding the nature of the condition and prognosis was provided. Follow-up eye examinations are recommended to monitor for any changes and differentiate MRNF from other potentially progressive retinal pathologies. ICD-10 code H35.021, Myelinated retinal nerve fibers, will be used for billing and coding purposes. This documentation serves as a record of the patient's clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management plan within the electronic health record.