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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for optic radiation injury

S04.03

Injury of optic tract and pathways

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Injury › optic radiation”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding optic radiation injury

The ICD-10-CM code for optic radiation injury is S04.03 (Injury of optic tract and pathways).

Within S04.0 (injury of optic nerve and pathways), S04.03 is specifically for injury of optic tract and pathways. Related codes cover optic nerve (S04.01), optic chiasm (S04.02) and visual cortex (S04.04).

Codes in this range require a 7th character: A for initial encounter, D for subsequent encounter and S for sequela. Use placeholder "X" characters to fill any empty positions before the 7th character.

Code first: any associated intracranial injury (S06.-).

Common questions about optic radiation injury ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for optic radiation injury?

S04.03 — Injury of optic tract and pathways (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S04.03 billable?

No. S04.03 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.