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H18.333

Billable

Rupture in Descemet's membrane, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A rupture or tear in Descemet's membrane, which is a thin layer inside the cornea of the eye, occurring in both eyes. This condition can cause corneal swelling, vision problems, and may require surgical repair.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify that the rupture is documented as bilateral (both eyes) before assigning this code; if only one eye is affected, use the unilateral code H18.331 instead
  • •Determine if the rupture is traumatic or spontaneous, as this may affect documentation and any associated injury codes that should be reported

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.3Changes of corneal membranes└H18.33Rupture in Descemet's membrane└H18.333Rupture in Descemet's membrane, bilateral
└H18.333Rupture in Descemet's membrane, bilateral

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