Optic disc swelling
International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01
This refers to swelling in the location where ganglion cell axons exit the eye to form the optic nerve. There are no light sensitive rods or cones to respond to a light stimulus at this point.
sections/codes in this section (9C40.A-9C40.A)
- Papilloedema (9C40.A0)
- Optic disc swelling associated with uveitis (9C40.A1)
- Other specified optic disc swelling (9C40.AY)
- Optic disc swelling, unspecified (9C40.AZ)
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