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H47.293

Billable

Other optic atrophy, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

Progressive degeneration and shrinkage of the optic nerve affecting both eyes, which can lead to vision loss over time.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify documentation specifies bilateral involvement; if only one eye is affected, use H47.291 or H47.292 instead
  • •Distinguish from primary optic atrophy (H47.21-H47.22) by confirming the atrophy is secondary to another condition

Code Hierarchy

└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.2Optic atrophy└H47.29Other optic atrophy└H47.293Other optic atrophy, bilateral
└H47.293Other optic atrophy, bilateral

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