Question 1

Is H46 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, H46 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code H46 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code H46 represents Optic neuritis. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code H46 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code H46 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H46?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for H46 is section:H46-H47 (Disorders of optic nerve and visual pathways (H46-H47)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from H46?

Accepted Answer

Code H46 has Type 2 Excludes including: ischemic optic neuropathy (H47.01-); neuromyelitis optica [Devic] (G36.0). These conditions are not included in H46 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

H462026

Excludes213Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Excluded By2Codes that exclude this one

Is H46 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code H46 mean?

When was ICD-10 code H46 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code H46?

What conditions should be coded separately from H46?