2025 ICD-10-CM code H47.02
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of optic nerve, not elsewhere classified 7 Feed
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath.
Medical necessity is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of optic nerve sheath hemorrhage and the need for diagnostic testing and treatment to preserve vision and prevent further complications.
Diagnosis and management often involves ophthalmologists and neurologists, focusing on identifying the underlying cause, controlling bleeding, and managing any resulting vision loss.
In simple words: Bleeding within the sheath surrounding the optic nerve.
Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath
Example 1: A patient presents with sudden vision loss and pain behind the eye. Imaging reveals a hemorrhage within the optic nerve sheath, possibly due to trauma., A patient with a bleeding disorder experiences a spontaneous hemorrhage in the optic nerve sheath, leading to visual disturbances., During a surgical procedure near the eye, accidental damage to a blood vessel causes bleeding into the optic nerve sheath.
Detailed documentation should include patient history (including any trauma or bleeding disorders), clinical findings (vision changes, pain), imaging results (CT, MRI), and any other diagnostic tests performed.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology, Neurology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, On Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Off Campus-Outpatient Hospital, Office, Independent Clinic