ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for S04.0
Injury of optic nerve and pathways
Coding Notes & Guidelines for S04.0
code to identify any visual field defect or blindness (H53.4-, H54.-)
Injury of 2nd cranial nerve
Injury of optic nerve NOS
Injury of optic radiation
Injury of optic tract and pathways NOS
Injury of visual cortex NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code S04.0 (Injury of optic nerve and pathways)
ICD-10-CM code S04.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM S04.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about S04.0 - Injury of optic nerve and pathways. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Injury of optic nerve and pathways.