H47.11
BillablePapilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Swelling of the optic disc caused by increased pressure inside the skull, which can indicate serious neurological conditions.
Coding Tips
- •This code requires documentation linking the papilledema to elevated intracranial pressure
- •Consider coding the underlying cause of increased intracranial pressure (such as brain tumor or hydrocephalus) as an additional diagnosis
Code Hierarchy
└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.1Papilledema└H47.11Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
└H47.11Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure