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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

H47.011
H47.012

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for anterior ischemic optic neuropathy includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
AION
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Use ICD-10 code H47.011 for anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, right eye

Billable Code
H47.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute painless vision loss
  • • Optic disc edema
  • • Visual field defect

Applicable To

  • • Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-arteritic nature and laterality.

Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, left eye

Billable Code
H47.012
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Acute painless vision loss
  • • Optic disc edema
  • • Visual field defect

Applicable To

  • • Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies non-arteritic nature and laterality.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

M31.6

Other giant cell arteritis

Use if arteritic AION is confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for anterior ischemic optic neuropathy?

The ICD-10 code for anterior ischemic optic neuropathy is H47.011 for the right eye and H47.012 for the left eye.

How do you code AION with giant cell arteritis?

Code M31.6 for giant cell arteritis and H47.011 or H47.012 for AION, depending on laterality.

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