ICD-11 code : 9C40.1;
Preferred Label : Optic neuritis;
ICD-11 definition : Optic neuritis is a condition related to immune mediated inflammation of the optic
nerve. It is commoner in women and can be the first presenting symptom of MS. The
symptoms are those of blurred vision, pain on moving the eye and in the vast majority
it is self limiting.;
ICD-11 synonym : Inflammatory optic neuropathy;
ICD-11 "other" category code : 9C40.1Y;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 9C40.1Z;
Origin ID : 210935787;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- Currated CISMeF NLP mapping
Optic neuritis is a condition related to immune mediated inflammation of the optic
nerve. It is commoner in women and can be the first presenting symptom of MS. The
symptoms are those of blurred vision, pain on moving the eye and in the vast majority
it is self limiting.
