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H47.021

Billable

Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, right eye

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

What This Code Means

Bleeding within the sheath surrounding the optic nerve in the right eye, which can affect vision and require urgent evaluation.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as right eye; if bilateral or unspecified, use different codes H47.023 or H47.029
  • •Determine if hemorrhage is traumatic or spontaneous, as this may affect clinical management and documentation

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