H18.239
BillableSecondary corneal edema, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Swelling of the cornea caused by another condition or disease, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Query the provider for eye laterality when possible to assign a more specific code
- •Always document and code the underlying secondary cause of the corneal edema
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.2Other and unspecified corneal edema└H18.23Secondary corneal edema└H18.239Secondary corneal edema, unspecified eye
└H18.239Secondary corneal edema, unspecified eye