H18.451
BillableNodular corneal degeneration, right eye
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A condition where small nodular growths or bumps develop on the cornea of the right eye, causing progressive degeneration of the corneal tissue.
Coding Tips
- •Verify laterality is documented as right eye before assigning this code
- •Distinguish from other corneal degenerations by confirming nodular pattern is present
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.4Corneal degeneration└H18.45Nodular corneal degeneration└H18.451Nodular corneal degeneration, right eye
└H18.451Nodular corneal degeneration, right eye