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H18.13

Billable

Bullous keratopathy, bilateral

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Fluid-filled blisters on the surface of both corneas, causing pain and vision impairment in both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify bilateral involvement is explicitly documented before assigning this code
  • •Consider whether the condition is truly bilateral or if separate codes for each eye would be more appropriate

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.1Bullous keratopathy└H18.13Bullous keratopathy, bilateral
└H18.13Bullous keratopathy, bilateral

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