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H18.423

Billable

Band keratopathy, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A white, opaque band-shaped deposit that forms across the cornea in both eyes, typically in the interpalpebral zone.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral band keratopathy suggests a systemic condition; investigate and document any underlying metabolic or inflammatory causes
  • •Use only this code for bilateral presentation rather than coding each eye separately

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.4Corneal degeneration└H18.42Band keratopathy└H18.423Band keratopathy, bilateral
└H18.423Band keratopathy, bilateral

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