Other optic atrophy, right eye

This code signifies the degeneration of the optic nerve in the right eye due to causes other than primary glaucoma, hereditary conditions, or partial/temporal atrophy. It indicates a loss of nerve fibers leading to impaired visual function. This condition can result from various underlying systemic or ocular diseases.

Use this code when documentation specifies optic atrophy affecting the right eye, and the etiology is not explicitly identified as primary glaucoma, hereditary, or partial/temporal. Supporting documentation should include ophthalmological examination findings such as pallor of the optic disc, visual field defects, and a confirmed diagnosis of optic atrophy.

• Ensure laterality is clearly documented as "right eye" to avoid miscoding.
• Always seek to identify and code the underlying cause of the optic atrophy if known, as this may impact sequencing.
• Differentiate from H47.21 (Primary optic atrophy) and H47.22 (Hereditary optic atrophy) based on documented etiology.