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

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?