H47.9
BillableUnspecified disorder of visual pathways
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
This code describes a problem with the nerves and structures that carry visual information from the eye to the brain, but the specific type of disorder has not been identified or documented. It's used when a vision pathway problem is diagnosed but the exact nature isn't specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the documentation does not specify the type of visual pathway disorder; always attempt to obtain more specific diagnosis information from the provider before coding
- •Review the medical record for any mention of optic nerve, optic chiasm, optic tract, or visual cortex involvement, as these would allow for more specific H47 subcategories
Code Hierarchy
└H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways└H47.9Unspecified disorder of visual pathways
└H47.9Unspecified disorder of visual pathways