Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM H47.143 is the diagnosis code for Foster-Kennedy syndrome, bilateral. 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 H47.143 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, H47.143 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
H47.143 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Foster-Kennedy syndrome, bilateral". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of H47.143 is H47.14 ("Foster-Kennedy syndrome"). H47.143 provides a more specific classification within this category.
H47.143 is located in Section H46-H47 — "Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways" within Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use H47.143 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Foster-Kennedy syndrome, bilateral" 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 Foster-Kennedy syndrome, bilateral is H47.143.
Yes, H47.143 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
H47.143 is in Chapter 7 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, H47.143 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.