H47.29

⚠ Non-billable (Header)

Other optic atrophy

Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.

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Also Known As

Temporal pallor of optic disc

✓ No additional coding notes for H47.29

Child Codes (4)

H47.291Other optic atrophy, right eye✓ Billable H47.292Other optic atrophy, left eye✓ Billable H47.293Other optic atrophy, bilateral✓ Billable H47.299Other optic atrophy, unspecified eye✓ Billable

Clinical Description

ICD-10-CM code H47.29 represents other optic atrophy. This code falls under the Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.

This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under H47.29.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ICD-10 code H47.29?

ICD-10-CM code H47.29 is "Other optic atrophy". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59).

Is H47.29 a billable ICD-10 code?

No, H47.29 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.

Related Codes in H47.2

Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:

H47.20Unspecified optic atrophy H47.21Primary optic atrophy H47.22Hereditary optic atrophy H47.23Glaucomatous optic atrophy

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Code Information

CodeH47.29

BillableNo — Header code

ParentH47.2

CategoryDiseases of the eye and adnexa (H00-H59)

Excludes10 rule(s)

Excludes20 note(s)

Child codes4

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)