ICD-10 Code H47.5 – Disorders of other visual pathways (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H47.5 – Disorders of other visual pathways
What it is
This code identifies disorders affecting visual pathways other than the optic nerve, optic chiasm, or optic tracts. Use it for documented abnormalities in visual pathway function or structure when a more specific code is not available.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Findings may include visual field defects, impaired visual processing, or other neurologic visual disturbances attributed to a non-ocular pathway disorder.
When to use this code
Use H47.5 when the provider documents a disorder of the visual pathways and does not name a more specific diagnosis. It is appropriate for charted abnormalities involving the visual pathway beyond the optic nerve or chiasm. Check documentation if the record only describes blurred vision or nonspecific visual complaints.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for refractive errors, cataracts, retinal disease, or isolated optic nerve disorders. If the condition is better described by a specific neurologic or ocular diagnosis, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Code the most specific documented visual pathway disorder and verify laterality or site details if the record provides them.