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H18.452

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Nodular corneal degeneration, left 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 left eye, causing progressive degeneration of the corneal tissue.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as left 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└H18.452Nodular corneal degeneration, left eye
└H18.452Nodular corneal degeneration, left eye

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