2025 ICD-10-CM code H47.031
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Diseases of the eye and adnexa - Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways 7 Feed
Optic nerve hypoplasia, right eye.
The diagnosis itself justifies medical necessity for ophthalmological evaluation and management.Further interventions or treatments will depend on the severity and associated symptoms.
Diagnosis and management often fall under ophthalmology and neurology. Additional specialties, such as pediatric ophthalmology for cases diagnosed in childhood, might be involved depending on the patient's age and the presence of other conditions.
In simple words: The optic nerve in your right eye did not develop fully.
Underdevelopment of the optic nerve, affecting the right eye.
Example 1: A 6-month-old infant is brought for a routine check-up. Upon examination, the ophthalmologist notices an abnormally small optic nerve in the right eye, indicating optic nerve hypoplasia., A 30-year-old patient reports decreased visual acuity in their right eye. Following a comprehensive eye exam including imaging, they are diagnosed with optic nerve hypoplasia., During a neurological assessment, a 5-year-old with developmental delays is found to have optic nerve hypoplasia in the right eye, a finding that helps explain their visual impairments.
Detailed ophthalmological examination findings, including visual acuity tests and imaging studies (such as MRI or CT scan) to confirm the diagnosis. Any associated conditions or symptoms should also be documented.
** ICD-10-CM code H47.031 is a billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of optic nerve hypoplasia, right eye. The code is valid for the fiscal year 2025 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.
- Specialties:Ophthalmology, Neurology, Pediatric Ophthalmology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital