H47.649
BillableDisorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular 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 blood vessel disorders when the specific side of the brain affected is not documented or is bilateral.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code when vascular etiology is confirmed but laterality cannot be determined
- •Code the underlying vascular condition separately for complete documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.6Disorders of visual cortex└H47.64Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders└H47.649Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders, unspecified side of brain
└H47.649Disorders of visual cortex in (due to) vascular disorders, unspecified side of brain