H47.61 – Cortical blindness
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways
ICD-10-CM code
H47.61
- Code
H47.61(claims format:H4761)- Description
- Cortical blindness
- 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 › H47.6
Billable codes under H47.61
H47.61 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
H47.6 – Disorders of visual cortex
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- injury to visual cortex S04.04-
Code also:
- underlying condition
Related codes in H47.6
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H47.61?
H47.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for cortical blindness, in the block H46-H47 (Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways).
Is H47.61 a billable code?
No. H47.61 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does H47.61 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.