H47.292
BillableOther optic atrophy, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a condition where the optic nerve in the left eye has deteriorated or wasted away, which can lead to vision loss. The deterioration is not due to glaucoma or other specifically named causes.
Coding Tips
- •Verify documentation specifies the left eye (not bilateral or right eye) to ensure correct laterality coding
- •Confirm the atrophy is not secondary to glaucoma, inflammation, or other named conditions, as those would require different codes
Code Hierarchy
└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.2Optic atrophy└H47.29Other optic atrophy└H47.292Other optic atrophy, left eye
└H47.292Other optic atrophy, left eye