H47.29Header code — not billable
Other optic atrophy
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa
- Category
- H47
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category H47
H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathwaysH47.0Disorders 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 eyeYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H47.29?
H47.29 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other optic atrophy.
Is H47.29 a billable code?
No. H47.29 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 H47.29 in?
H47.29 falls under Chapter 7: Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
When did H47.29 become effective?
H47.29 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to H47.29?
H47.29 belongs to category H47, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.