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H18.503

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Unspecified hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

An inherited condition affecting the cornea with unspecified type of degeneration affecting both eyes.

Coding Tips

  • •This code indicates bilateral involvement; do not use additional codes for each eye separately
  • •Document whether the condition is symmetric or asymmetric in the medical record for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.50Unspecified hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.503Unspecified hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral
└H18.503Unspecified hereditary corneal dystrophies, bilateral

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