H47Header code — not billable
Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H47
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H47
H47.0Disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classifiedH47.01Ischemic optic neuropathyH47.011Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eyeYesH47.012Ischemic optic neuropathy, left eyeYesH47.013Ischemic optic neuropathy, bilateralYesH47.019Ischemic optic neuropathy, unspecified eyeYesH47.02Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheathH47.021Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, right eyeYesH47.022Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, left eyeYesH47.023Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, bilateralYesH47.029Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, unspecified eyeYesH47.03Optic nerve hypoplasia
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H47?
H47 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways.
Is H47 a billable code?
No. H47 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is H47 in?
H47 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H47 become effective?
H47 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H47?
H47 belongs to category H47, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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