ICD-9-CM 377.21 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 377.21 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
2015/16 ICD-10-CM H47.329 Drusen of optic disc, unspecified eye
Approximate Synonyms
Bilat optic disc drusen
Bilateral drusen of optic discs
L optic disc drusen
Left drusen of optic disc
Left optic disc drusen
Optic disc drusen
Optic disc drusen, both eyes
R optic disc drusen
Right drusen of optic disc
Right optic disc drusen
Clinical Information
Optic disk bodies composed primarily of acid mucopolysaccharides that may produce pseudopapilledema (elevation of the optic disk without associated intracranial hypertension) and visual field deficits. Drusen may also occur in the retina (see retinal drusen). (miller et al., clinical neuro-ophthalmology, 4th ed, p355)