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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for visual cortex injury

S04.04

Injury of visual cortex

Header — needs a more specific code

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

About coding visual cortex injury

The ICD-10-CM code for visual cortex injury is S04.04 (Injury of visual cortex).

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

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 visual cortex injury ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for visual cortex injury?

S04.04 — Injury of visual cortex (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is S04.04 billable?

No. S04.04 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.