H47.612 – Cortical blindness, left side of brain
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways
ICD-10-CM code
H47.612
- Code
H47.612(claims format:H47612)- Description
- Cortical blindness, left side of brain
- Billable
- Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
- 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 › H47.61
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
Index terms for H47.612
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in H47.61
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code H47.612?
H47.612 is the ICD-10-CM code for cortical blindness, left side of brain, in the block H46-H47 (Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways).
Is H47.612 a billable code?
Yes. H47.612 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does H47.612 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.