H18.332
BillableRupture in Descemet's membrane, left eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A tear or break in Descemet's membrane, a thin elastic layer in the cornea, affecting the left eye.
Coding Tips
- •Confirm left eye involvement is clearly documented
- •Assess for associated corneal edema or other complications that may require additional codes
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.3Changes of corneal membranes└H18.33Rupture in Descemet's membrane└H18.332Rupture in Descemet's membrane, left eye
└H18.332Rupture in Descemet's membrane, left eye