ICD-10 H47.291
Other optic atrophy, right eye
ICD10
H47.291
Diseases of the eye and adnexa; ear and mastoid process
Description
Other optic atrophy, right eye
Documentation Requirements
- Document clinical indications and clear medical necessity supporting the encounter or procedure.
- Ensure complete provider signatures, credentials, date, and specific place of service (POS).
- Verify documentation strictly supports code specificity to prevent downcoding or claim denials.
Billing & Coding Tips
- Verify current payer fee schedules, NCCI edits, and Medically Unlikely Edits (MUEs).
- Append correct modifiers (e.g., 25, 59, 26, TC) where distinct procedural services or components apply.
- Confirm pre-authorization rules with Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans before submission.
Related Codes
H47 H47.0 H47.01 H47.011 H47.012 H47.013 H47.019 H47.02 H47.021 H47.022 H47.023 H47.029 H47.03 H47.031 H47.032
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