All ICD10 Codes

H47.21

Non-Billable
ChapterH00–H59
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Primary optic atrophy

Use a more specific code (4 billable)
H47.211Primary optic atrophy, right eyeH47.212Primary optic atrophy, left eyeH47.213Primary optic atrophy, bilateralH47.219Primary optic atrophy, unspecified eye
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59).
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH7Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
H46-H47Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (H46-H47)
H47Other disorders of optic [2nd] nerve and visual pathways
H47.2Optic atrophy
H47.21Primary optic atrophyNot billable
H47.211Primary optic atrophy, right eyeBillable
H47.212Primary optic atrophy, left eyeBillable
H47.213Primary optic atrophy, bilateralBillable
H47.219Primary optic atrophy, unspecified eyeBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

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chapterCH7
Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)
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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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