S04.02 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- S04.02XA Injury of optic chiasm, initial encounter
- S04.02XD Injury of optic chiasm, subsequent encounter
- S04.02XS Injury of optic chiasm, sequela
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to S04.02 ICD10 Code:
- S00-T88 Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes
- S00-S09 Injuries to the head
- S04 Injury of cranial nerve
- S04.0 Injury of optic nerve and pathways
- S04.1 Injury of oculomotor nerve
- S04.2 Injury of trochlear nerve
- S04.3 Injury of trigeminal nerve
- S04.4 Injury of abducent nerve
- S04.5 Injury of facial nerve
- S04.6 Injury of acoustic nerve
- S04.7 Injury of accessory nerve
- S04.8 Injury of other cranial nerves
- S04.9 Injury of unspecified cranial nerve
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
S04.02 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about S04.02 ICD 10 code
The optic nerve is a bundle of more than 1 million nerve fibers that carry visual messages. You have one connecting the back of each eye (your retina) to your brain. Damage to an optic nerve can cause vision loss. The type of vision loss and how severe it is depends on where the damage occurs. It may affect one or both eyes.
There are many different types of optic nerve disorders, including:
- Glaucoma is a group of diseases that are the leading cause of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma usually happens when the fluid pressure inside the eyes slowly rises and damages the optic nerve.
- Optic neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve. Causes include infections and immune-related illnesses such as multiple sclerosis. Sometimes the cause is unknown.
- Optic nerve atrophy is damage to the optic nerve. Causes include poor blood flow to the eye, disease, trauma, or exposure to toxic substances.
- Optic nerve head drusen are pockets of protein and calcium salts that build up in the optic nerve over time
Contact your health care provider if you are having vision problems. Tests for optic nerve disorders may include eye exams, ophthalmoscopy (an examination of the back of your eye), and imaging tests. Treatment depends on which disorder that you have. With some optic nerve disorders, you may get your vision back. With others, there is no treatment, or treatment may only prevent further vision loss.
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