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H18.49

Billable

Other corneal degeneration

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

What This Code Means

Various other types of corneal degeneration not classified elsewhere, including degenerative changes to the clear front layer of the eye.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code for corneal degenerations that do not fit into more specific categories
  • •Document the specific type of degeneration in the medical record for clarity

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.4Corneal degeneration└H18.49Other corneal degeneration
└H18.49Other corneal degeneration

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