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H18.461

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Peripheral 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 degenerative condition affecting the outer edges or periphery of the cornea in the right eye, potentially causing vision problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality is documented as right eye before assigning this code
  • •Confirm the degeneration is specifically located in the peripheral cornea, not central

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.4Corneal degeneration└H18.46Peripheral corneal degeneration└H18.461Peripheral corneal degeneration, right eye
└H18.461Peripheral corneal degeneration, right eye

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