Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H47.391 is the diagnosis code for Other disorders of optic disc, right eye. This code falls under the section "Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways" within Chapter 7 — Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where H47.391 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H47.391 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H47.391 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Other disorders of optic disc, right eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H47.391 is H47.39 ("Other disorders of optic disc"). H47.391 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H47.391 is located in Section H46-H47 — "Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H47.391 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Other disorders of optic disc, right eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of optic disc, right eye is H47.391.
Yes, H47.391 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H47.391 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H47.391 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.