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H18.522

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Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, left 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 outer layer of the cornea (epithelium), typically appearing in childhood, in the left eye.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm left eye laterality is explicitly documented in the clinical record
  • •Document any history of recurrent erosions or pain associated with this dystrophy

Code Hierarchy

└H18Other disorders of cornea└H18.5Hereditary corneal dystrophies└H18.52Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy└H18.522Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, left eye
└H18.522Epithelial (juvenile) corneal dystrophy, left eye

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