H18.449
BillableKeratomalacia, unspecified eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Softening and melting of the cornea, typically caused by severe dryness, infection, or chemical injury, but the specific eye affected is not documented.
Coding Tips
- •Keratomalacia is a medical emergency; use this code only when laterality cannot be determined and attempt to clarify with the provider
- •Always document the underlying cause and severity, as this condition can rapidly progress to corneal perforation and blindness
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.4Corneal degeneration└H18.44Keratomalacia└H18.449Keratomalacia, unspecified eye
└H18.449Keratomalacia, unspecified eye