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H18.311

Billable

Folds and rupture in Bowman's membrane, right eye

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

What This Code Means

Folds or tears in Bowman's membrane, which is a thin layer in the front of the eye, affecting the right eye only.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality documentation in the medical record to ensure correct eye is coded
  • •Distinguish between folds (H18.31) and rupture to ensure accurate code selection

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.3Changes of corneal membranes└H18.31Folds and rupture in Bowman's membrane└H18.311Folds and rupture in Bowman's membrane, right eye
└H18.311Folds and rupture in Bowman's membrane, right eye

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