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Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa
H46-H47

Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways

Explore comprehensive insights on ICD-10 code range H46-H47, covering disorders of the optic nerve and visual pathways. Enhance clinical documentation accuracy and specificity with detailed coding guidelines. Ideal for healthcare professionals seeking to optimize patient records and improve diagnostic precision in ophthalmology.

About This Range
122+
Total codes
92+
Billable codes
30+
Non-billable codes
7
Chapters
Codes in this Range (122+)
Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa Range: H00-H59
H46
Optic neuritis
H46.0
Optic papillitis
H46.00
Optic papillitis, unspecified eye
Billable
H46.01
Optic papillitis, right eye
Billable
H46.02
Optic papillitis, left eye
Billable
H46.03
Optic papillitis, bilateral
Billable
H46.1
Retrobulbar neuritis
H46.10
Retrobulbar neuritis, unspecified eye
Billable
H46.11
Retrobulbar neuritis, right eye
Billable
H46.12
Retrobulbar neuritis, left eye
Billable
H46.13
Retrobulbar neuritis, bilateral
Billable
H46.2
Nutritional optic neuropathy
Billable
H46.3
Toxic optic neuropathy
Billable
H46.8
Other optic neuritis
Billable
H46.9
Unspecified optic neuritis
Billable
H47
Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways
H47.0
Disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified
H47.01
Ischemic optic neuropathy
H47.011
Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
Billable
H47.012
Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye
Billable
H47.013
Ischemic optic neuropathy, bilateral
Billable
H47.019
Ischemic optic neuropathy, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.02
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath
H47.021
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, right eye
Billable
H47.022
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, left eye
Billable
H47.023
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, bilateral
Billable
H47.029
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.03
Optic nerve hypoplasia
H47.031
Optic nerve hypoplasia, right eye
Billable
H47.032
Optic nerve hypoplasia, left eye
Billable
H47.033
Optic nerve hypoplasia, bilateral
Billable
H47.039
Optic nerve hypoplasia, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.09
Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified
H47.091
Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, right eye
Billable
H47.092
Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, left eye
Billable
H47.093
Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, bilateral
Billable
H47.099
Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.1
Papilledema
H47.10
Unspecified papilledema
Billable
H47.11
Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
Billable
H47.12
Papilledema associated with decreased ocular pressure
Billable
H47.13
Papilledema associated with retinal disorder
Billable
H47.14
Foster-Kennedy syndrome
H47.141
Foster-Kennedy syndrome, right eye
Billable
H47.142
Foster-Kennedy syndrome, left eye
Billable
H47.143
Foster-Kennedy syndrome, bilateral
Billable
H47.149
Foster-Kennedy syndrome, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.2
Optic atrophy
H47.20
Unspecified optic atrophy
Billable
H47.21
Primary optic atrophy
H47.211
Primary optic atrophy, right eye
Billable
H47.212
Primary optic atrophy, left eye
Billable
H47.213
Primary optic atrophy, bilateral
Billable
H47.219
Primary optic atrophy, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.22
Hereditary optic atrophy
Billable
H47.23
Glaucomatous optic atrophy
H47.231
Glaucomatous optic atrophy, right eye
Billable
H47.232
Glaucomatous optic atrophy, left eye
Billable
H47.233
Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
Billable
H47.239
Glaucomatous optic atrophy, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.29
Other optic atrophy
H47.291
Other optic atrophy, right eye
Billable
H47.292
Other optic atrophy, left eye
Billable
H47.293
Other optic atrophy, bilateral
Billable
H47.299
Other optic atrophy, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.3
Other disorders of optic disc
H47.31
Coloboma of optic disc
H47.311
Coloboma of optic disc, right eye
Billable
H47.312
Coloboma of optic disc, left eye
Billable
H47.313
Coloboma of optic disc, bilateral
Billable
H47.319
Coloboma of optic disc, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.32
Drusen of optic disc
H47.321
Drusen of optic disc, right eye
Billable
H47.322
Drusen of optic disc, left eye
Billable
H47.323
Drusen of optic disc, bilateral
Billable
H47.329
Drusen of optic disc, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.33
Pseudopapilledema of optic disc
H47.331
Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, right eye
Billable
H47.332
Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, left eye
Billable
H47.333
Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, bilateral
Billable
H47.339
Pseudopapilledema of optic disc, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.39
Other disorders of optic disc
H47.391
Other disorders of optic disc, right eye
Billable
H47.392
Other disorders of optic disc, left eye
Billable
H47.393
Other disorders of optic disc, bilateral
Billable
H47.399
Other disorders of optic disc, unspecified eye
Billable
H47.4
Disorders of optic chiasm
H47.41
Disorders of optic chiasm in (due to) inflammatory disorders
Billable
H47.42
Disorders of optic chiasm in (due to) neoplasm
Billable
H47.43
Disorders of optic chiasm in (due to) vascular disorders
Billable
H47.49
Disorders of optic chiasm in (due to) other disorders
Billable
H47.5
Disorders of other visual pathways
H47.51
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) inflammatory disorders
H47.511
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) inflammatory disorders, right side
Billable
H47.512
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) inflammatory disorders, left side
Billable
H47.519
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) inflammatory disorders, unspecified side
Billable
H47.52
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) neoplasm
H47.521
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) neoplasm, right side
Billable
H47.522
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) neoplasm, left side
Billable
H47.529
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) neoplasm, unspecified side
Billable
H47.53
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) vascular disorders
H47.531
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) vascular disorders, right side
Billable
H47.532
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) vascular disorders, left side
Billable
H47.539
Disorders of visual pathways in (due to) vascular disorders, unspecified side
Billable
H47.6
Disorders of visual cortex
H47.61
Cortical blindness
H47.611
Cortical blindness, right side of brain
Billable
H47.612
Cortical blindness, left side of brain
Billable
H47.619
Cortical blindness, unspecified side of brain
Billable
H47.62
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders
H47.621
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders, right side of brain
Billable
H47.622
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders, left side of brain
Billable
H47.629
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders, unspecified side of brain
Billable
H47.63
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) neoplasm
H47.631
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) neoplasm, right side of brain
Billable
H47.632
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) neoplasm, left side of brain
Billable
H47.639
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) neoplasm, unspecified side of brain
Billable
H47.64
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders
H47.641
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders, right side of brain
Billable
H47.642
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders, left side of brain
Billable
H47.649
Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders, unspecified side of brain
Billable
H47.9
Unspecified disorder of visual pathways
Billable

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common symptoms of optic neuritis?

Optic neuritis, an inflammation of the optic nerve, often presents with symptoms such as sudden vision loss, eye pain, especially with movement, and color vision changes. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent permanent damage.

How is papilledema related to increased intracranial pressure?

Papilledema is the swelling of the optic nerve head due to increased intracranial pressure. It can result from conditions like brain tumors, hemorrhages, or severe hypertension. Prompt evaluation and management are essential to address the underlying cause and prevent vision loss.

What diagnostic tests are used for optic nerve disorders?

Diagnostic tests for optic nerve disorders include visual field testing, optical coherence tomography (OCT), MRI of the brain and orbits, and sometimes lumbar puncture. These tests help in assessing the extent of optic nerve damage and identifying underlying conditions.

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