H47.2 ICD-10-CM Code: Optic atrophy
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
H47.2Optic atrophy
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where H47.2 sits
- 1
Chapter 7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
- 2
Section
Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (H46-H47)
- 3
Category H47
Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways
- 4
Code H47.2
Optic atrophy
Codes under H47.2
H47.2 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 H47.2.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for H47.2.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for H47.2.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for H47.2.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for H47.2.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code H47.2 mean?
H47.2 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Optic atrophy.”
Is H47.2 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. H47.2 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 H47.2 located in ICD-10-CM?
H47.2 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 H47.2?
No inclusion terms are listed for H47.2 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.