H47 ICD-10-CM Code: Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

H47

Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where H47 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 7

    Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

  2. 2

    Section

    Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (H46-H47)

  3. 3

    Category H47

    Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways

  4. 4

    Code H47

    Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways

Codes under H47

H47 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for H47.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for H47.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H47.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for H47.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for H47.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code H47 mean?

H47 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways.”

Is H47 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. H47 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is H47 located in ICD-10-CM?

H47 is listed in Chapter 7, Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59), within Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (H46-H47) (H46–H47), under category H47, Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways.

What coding notes are listed for H47?

No inclusion terms are listed for H47 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.