H18.323

What This Code Means

This condition involves wrinkles or creases that form in Descemet's membrane, which is a thin layer inside the cornea (the clear front part of the eye), and this occurs in both eyes. These folds can affect vision clarity and may result from eye trauma, surgery, or other corneal conditions.

Coding Tips

• •Verify that the condition is documented as bilateral (affecting both eyes) before assigning this code; if only one eye is affected, use H18.321 (right eye) or H18.322 (left eye) instead
• •This code is typically used when Descemet's membrane folds are identified during ophthalmologic examination or imaging; ensure the documentation clearly indicates the presence of these folds rather than other corneal conditions