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S04.019

Non-billable

Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye

Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

S00-S09

Parent Code

S04.01

Child Codes

3

Coding Notes

Inclusion Terms

Alternative clinical terms for this condition

  • Injury of optic nerve NOS

Includes

Conditions included under this code

  • injuries of ear
  • injuries of eye
  • injuries of face [any part]
  • injuries of gum
  • injuries of jaw
  • injuries of oral cavity
  • injuries of palate
  • injuries of periocular area
  • injuries of scalp
  • injuries of temporomandibular joint area
  • injuries of tongue
  • injuries of tooth

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • burns and corrosions (T20-T32)
  • effects of foreign body in ear (T16)
  • effects of foreign body in larynx (T17.3)
  • effects of foreign body in mouth NOS (T18.0)
  • effects of foreign body in nose (T17.0-T17.1)
  • effects of foreign body in pharynx (T17.2)
  • effects of foreign body on external eye (T15.-)
  • frostbite (T33-T34)
  • insect bite or sting, venomous (T63.4)

Code First

The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code

  • any associated intracranial injury (S06.-)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)
  • code to identify any visual field defect or blindness (H53.4-, H54.-)

Code Also

A second code may be required; sequencing depends on circumstances

  • for any associated infection
  • any associated:
  • open wound of head (S01.-)
  • skull fracture (S02.-)

Child Codes (3)

S04.019A

Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye, initial encounter

BillableS04.019D

Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter

BillableS04.019S

Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye, sequela

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye?

The ICD-10-CM code for injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye is S04.019. The full clinical description is "Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye". S04.019 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code S04.019 mean?

ICD-10-CM code S04.019 represents "Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye". It is classified under Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is S04.019 a billable code?

No, S04.019 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under S04.019.

What chapter is S04.019 in?

S04.019 is in Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes (codes S00-T88).

What codes cannot be used with S04.019?

S04.019 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: birth trauma (P10-P15); obstetric trauma (O70-O71).

What are the subcategories under S04.019?

S04.019 has 3 child codes, including: S04.019A (Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye, initial encounter), S04.019D (Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye, subsequent encounter), S04.019S (Injury of optic nerve, unspecified eye, sequela).

Are additional codes required with S04.019?

Yes, when using S04.019 you should also code: code to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-); code to identify any visual field defect or blindness (H53.4-, H54.-).

What are the UMLS CUIs for S04.019?

S04.019 is linked to 2 UMLS Concept Unique Identifiers: C0161398, C2831659. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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