ICD-10 Code H47.029 – Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, unspecified eye (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H47.029 – Hemorrhage in optic nerve sheath, unspecified eye
What it is
This code identifies bleeding within the optic nerve sheath around the optic nerve, when the affected eye is not specified. It is used for documentation of a localized hemorrhagic finding in this structure.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include optic nerve-related abnormalities on eye examination or imaging, but the record should clearly support hemorrhage in the optic nerve sheath.
When to use this code
Use this code when the provider documents hemorrhage in the optic nerve sheath and does not identify the right or left eye. Apply it for confirmed diagnoses, consult notes, or imaging reports that specifically name this condition. If the chart only says optic nerve abnormality or ocular bleeding, check documentation before assigning it.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for unspecified eye bleeding elsewhere in the orbit, retina, or vitreous. It is also incorrect when the provider documents a different optic nerve disorder without hemorrhage.
Coding tip
Verify that the note names the optic nerve sheath and an unspecified eye before coding H47.029.