H18.519
BillableEndothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye
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) when the affected eye is not specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; always attempt to determine and document laterality in the medical record
- •Use only when eye laterality cannot be determined from available documentation
Code Hierarchy
└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.51Endothelial corneal dystrophy└H18.519Endothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye
└H18.519Endothelial corneal dystrophy, unspecified eye