Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H47.611 is the diagnosis code for Cortical blindness, right side of brain. 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 H47.611 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H47.611 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H47.611 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cortical blindness, right side of brain". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H47.611 is H47.61 ("Cortical blindness"). H47.611 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H47.611 is located in Section H46-H47 — "Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H47.611 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cortical blindness, right side of brain" 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 Cortical blindness, right side of brain is H47.611.
Yes, H47.611 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H47.611 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H47.611 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.