H47.032
BillableOptic nerve hypoplasia, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Underdevelopment or incomplete development of the optic nerve in the left eye, a congenital condition that can cause vision problems.
Coding Tips
- •This is a congenital condition; verify it is not acquired; if acquired, investigate for other causes of optic nerve damage
- •Consider associated syndromes or systemic conditions that may present with optic nerve hypoplasia