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H47.232 ICD-10-CM Code: Glaucomatous optic atrophy, left eye

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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) / Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (H46-H47)

H47.232

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Glaucomatous optic atrophy, left eye

This condition describes permanent damage to the optic nerve in the left eye caused by glaucoma, where the nerve tissue has deteriorated and shrunk. This damage results in vision loss and cannot be reversed.

CMS-HCC V28

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CMS-HCC V24

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ACA/HHS

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ESRD/PACE

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RXHCC

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Code Book Path

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H47.2Optic atrophy
H47.23Glaucomatous optic atrophy
H47.232Glaucomatous optic atrophy, left eye

Inclusion Terms

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ICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for H47.232 in this effective period.

Excludes 2

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for H47.232 in this effective period.

Related Child Codes

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H47.231Glaucomatous optic atrophy, right eye
H47.233Glaucomatous optic atrophy, bilateral
H47.239Glaucomatous optic atrophy, unspecified eye

Includes

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ICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for H47.232 in this effective period.

Excludes 1

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ICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 1 notes for H47.232 in this effective period.

Code First

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for H47.232 in this effective period.

Use Additional

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Code Also

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ICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for H47.232 in this effective period.

Buddy Documentation Tip

HCC Buddy guidance
Verify documentation specifies 'left eye' to ensure correct laterality coding; do not assume if only one eye is mentioned
Confirm the optic atrophy is specifically glaucomatous in origin, as other causes of optic atrophy use different codes (H47.20-H47.29 series)

Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.

Is H47.232 an HCC code?

No. H47.232 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.

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

What This Code Means

H47.232 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for glaucomatous optic atrophy, left eye. This condition describes permanent damage to the optic nerve in the left eye caused by glaucoma, where the nerve tissue has deteriorated and shrunk. This damage results in vision loss and cannot be reversed. H47.232 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the eye and adnexa (h00-h59), within the section covering disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (h46-h47).

H47.232 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.

Verify documentation specifies 'left eye' to ensure correct laterality coding; do not assume if only one eye is mentioned.

HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for H47.232 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.

Coding Tips

  • Verify documentation specifies 'left eye' to ensure correct laterality coding; do not assume if only one eye is mentioned
  • Confirm the optic atrophy is specifically glaucomatous in origin, as other causes of optic atrophy use different codes (H47.20-H47.29 series)

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