H47.629
BillableDisorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders, unspecified side of brain
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Problems with the visual cortex caused by inflammation or inflammatory conditions when the specific side of the brain affected is not documented or is bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when laterality cannot be determined from the clinical documentation
- •Query the provider if laterality information is available but not documented
Code Hierarchy
└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.6Disorders of visual cortex└H47.62Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders└H47.629Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders, unspecified side of brain
└H47.629Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) inflammatory disorders, unspecified side of brain