S04.0
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Injury of optic nerve and pathways
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
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Child Codes (4)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code S04.0 represents injury of optic nerve and pathways. This code falls under the Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88) 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 5-character code at the 4th level of specificity. There are 4 more specific child codes under S04.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code S04.0?
ICD-10-CM code S04.0 is "Injury of optic nerve and pathways". It belongs to the category: Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes (S00-T88).
Is S04.0 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, S04.0 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Related Codes in S04
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CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)