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H18.513

Billable

Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

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

What This Code Means

A hereditary condition affecting the inner lining of the cornea (endothelium) in both eyes, causing progressive vision problems.

Coding Tips

  • •Bilateral coding indicates both eyes are affected; do not use additional laterality codes
  • •Document the progression and any functional impact on vision for clinical management

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.51Endothelial corneal dystrophy└H18.513Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral
└H18.513Endothelial corneal dystrophy, bilateral

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