ICD-10 Code H47.11 – Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H47.11 – Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
What it is
H47.11 identifies papilledema caused by raised intracranial pressure. Use it when optic disc swelling is documented as secondary to increased pressure inside the skull.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include swollen optic discs on eye examination, often with blurred vision or transient visual obscurations. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when the record states papilledema is associated with increased intracranial pressure, such as from intracranial mass effect or idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Code it only when the provider links the optic disc swelling to the raised pressure. If the cause is not stated, check documentation.
Do not use for
Do not use H47.11 for optic disc swelling without documented increased intracranial pressure. Do not use it when papilledema is absent or when the condition is described by another specific optic nerve diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm the note explicitly connects papilledema to increased intracranial pressure before assigning H47.11.