H47.01

Non-billable

Ischemic optic neuropathy

H47.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Ischemic optic neuropathy. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as H47.011 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
H00-H59
Parent
H47.0
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa

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 H47.01?
H47.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Ischemic optic neuropathy". It falls under H00-H59 Diseases of the eye and adnexa.
Is H47.01 a billable code?
No — H47.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as H47.011) for billing.
What are the subcodes of H47.01?
H47.01 has 4 more specific child codes, including H47.011, H47.012, H47.013.

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

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