S04.019
Billable

Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye

Billable / Specific Code

What is Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye?

ICD-10-CM S04.019 is the diagnosis code for Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye. This code falls under the section "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88). 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.

💡 Inclusions

Coding Guidelines for S04.019

✅ This Code Includes

  • Injury of optic nerve NOS

ICD-10-CM Code Hierarchy

Understanding where S04.019 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is S04.019 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes, S04.019 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What does S04.019 mean?

S04.019 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.

What is the parent code of S04.019?

The parent code of S04.019 is S04.01 ("Injury of optic nerve"). S04.019 provides a more specific classification within this category.

What section is S04.019 in?

S04.019 is located in Section S00-S09 — "Injuries to the head" within Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

When should I use S04.019?

Use S04.019 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.

People Also Ask

What is the ICD-10 code for Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye is S04.019.

Can S04.019 be used for primary diagnosis?

Yes, S04.019 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.

What chapter is S04.019 in?

S04.019 is in Chapter 19 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Is S04.019 valid for 2026?

Yes, S04.019 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.

See Also

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Code Details
S04.019
Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye
Billable / Specific Code
19 — Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
S00-S09 — Injuries to the head
2026 ICD-10-CM