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H47.011

Billable

Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Reduced blood flow to the optic nerve in the right eye, causing sudden vision loss.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify right eye laterality is documented; distinguish from H47.012 (left) and H47.013 (bilateral)
  • •This condition is often associated with vascular risk factors; document any related conditions

Code Hierarchy

└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.0Disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified└H47.01Ischemic optic neuropathy└H47.011Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye
└H47.011Ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye

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