A50.44

Billable

Late congenital syphilitic optic nerve atrophy

A50.44 is the ICD-10-CM code for Late congenital syphilitic optic nerve atrophy. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
A00-B99
Parent
A50.4
Edition
FY2026

A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual messages. You have one connecting the back of each eye (your retina ) to your brain. Damage to an optic nerve can cause vision loss . The type of vision loss and how severe it is depends on where the damage occurs. It may affect one or both eyes. There are many different types of optic nerve disorders, including: Glaucoma is a group of…

Read more about Optic Nerve Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code A50.44?
A50.44 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Late congenital syphilitic optic nerve atrophy". It falls under A00-B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases.
Is A50.44 a billable code?
Yes — A50.44 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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