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H47.033

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Optic nerve hypoplasia, bilateral

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 affecting both eyes, a congenital condition that can cause significant vision problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral optic nerve hypoplasia may be associated with midline brain abnormalities; review imaging and neurological findings
  • •Document any associated conditions such as septo-optic dysplasia or other congenital anomalies

Code Hierarchy

└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.0Disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified└H47.03Optic nerve hypoplasia└H47.033Optic nerve hypoplasia, bilateral
└H47.033Optic nerve hypoplasia, bilateral

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