H47.61
Cortical blindness
Clinical Information
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Total loss of vision in all or part of the visual field due to bilateral occipital lobe i.e., visual cortex) damage or dysfunction. Anton syndrome is characterized by the psychic denial of true, organic cortical blindness. Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p460)
Details
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H47.61 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are multiple codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM H47.61 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of H47.61 – other international versions of ICD-10 H47.61 may differ.