H47.09 – Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways
- Code
H47.09(claims format:H4709)- Description
- Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 7. Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- Block
- H46-H47 Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways
- Parent codes
- H47 › H47.0
Billable codes under H47.09
H47.09 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- H47.091 – Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, right eyeBillable
- H47.092 – Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, left eyeBillable
- H47.093 – Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, bilateralBillable
- H47.099 – Other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, unspecified eyeBillable
Notes for H47.09
- Compression of optic nerve
Index terms for H47.09
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H47.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H47.09?
H47.09 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified, in the block H46-H47 (Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways).
Is H47.09 a billable code?
No. H47.09 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H47.09 belong to?
It belongs to category H47 – Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.